Carla Javier

Nancy Marshall-Genzer, a correspondent specializing in international lending, and Carla Javier, a reporter focused on city-backed grocery stores, delve into the innovative concept of city-owned grocery stores proposed by New York City's mayor-elect. They discuss the potential for lower prices due to a lack of rent and tax expenses. Past experiments in other cities reveal mixed outcomes, raising questions about affordability and efficiency. Additionally, the conversation touches on rising utility costs and the implications for economic stability.

Carla Javier, a Marketplace reporter, dives into the significance of delayed import price data and its implications for tariffs and consumer inflation. She explains how these numbers can indicate who truly bears the cost of tariffs, whether it's exporters or American buyers. Ilaria Mazzocco, a Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, discusses China's electric vehicle surplus, driven by supportive policies and rapid industry growth. She advocates for the U.S. to learn from China’s comprehensive EV ecosystem to enhance its own market.