Kimberly Adams

Brendan Murray, Global Trade Editor at Bloomberg, and Kimberly Adams, Senior Washington correspondent from Marketplace, dive into the tumultuous realm of Trump's trade deals. They discuss the gap between Trump's promises of economic prosperity and the reality shown by new data. The complex international trade negotiations, along with the significant impact of tariffs on Wall Street and American manufacturing jobs, are explored. The episode also highlights concerns over the integrity of labor statistics and the broader implications for trust in economic reporting.

Joining the discussion are Su Lin Wong, Asia correspondent for The Economist and expert on online fraud, and Kimberly Adams, Senior Washington correspondent for Marketplace. They dive into the controversial $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act, revealing how it serves as a platform for unrelated policy issues. Su Lin sheds light on China's overwhelming presence in money laundering, detailing how mirror transactions and underground banks facilitate this activity. It's a deep dive into the intersections of defense policy and global finance!