Sen. Bill Hagerty

US Senator Bill Hagerty from Tennessee, a former ambassador and business executive, delves into the 'Big Beautiful Bill' aimed at boosting U.S. economic growth. He critiques the Congressional Budget Office's static analysis of the bill's potential deficit impacts. The conversation covers essential legislative dynamics around tariffs and tax breaks, advocating for economic stability to inspire investment. Hagerty also addresses the urgency of stablecoin legislation and U.S. leadership in global security, particularly regarding Iran and Ukraine.

Senator Bill Hagerty is a Republican from Tennessee with deep insights into trade and finance. He discusses the Trump Administration's tariffs aimed at combatting drug trafficking and the nuanced responses from Canada and Mexico. Hagerty dives into U.S. trade policies, advocating for transparency in foreign aid. He also touches on the bipartisan efforts surrounding the Stablecoin Bill, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to lead in cryptocurrency regulation. Most intriguingly, he examines the potential impact of Elon Musk's role as a government advisor on future financial reforms.

Bob Doll is the President, CEO, and CIO of Crossmark Global Investments; Sen. Bill Hagerty is a former US Ambassador to Japan and current Senator; Tiffany Wilding is an economist at PIMCO, and Steven Ricchiuto is the US Chief Economist at Mizuho Securities. They discuss the impact of Microsoft’s MAX7 earnings on market dynamics. Hagerty shares insights on Trump’s potential second-term policies, while Wilding and Ricchiuto explore the likelihood of a Fed rate cut in September amidst economic uncertainty and trade policy challenges.