Quentin Webb, Deputy Finance Editor at The Wall Street Journal, discusses President Trump's potential new tariffs on BRICS nations, setting the stage for intensive trade negotiations. He highlights the urgency as a Wednesday deadline approaches. The pod also touches on the aftermath of devastating Texas floods and Elon Musk's controversial political ambitions impacting Tesla shares. Additionally, there’s a thought-provoking exploration of AI's looming effects on employment, with concerns about job displacement and shifting corporate strategies.