Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

On today's podcast: 1) President Donald Trump said the US would respond to the European Union’s countermeasures against his new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, raising the risk of further escalation in his global trade war. 2) Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said his party would block a Republican spending bill to avert a government shutdown on Saturday and urged the GOP to accept...

On today's podcast: 1) The European Union launched countermeasures on Wednesday against new US metals tariffs, with plans to impose its own duties on €26 billion ($28.3 billion) worth of American goods. 2) Less than two weeks after Donald Trump lambasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in an Oval Office confrontation, the US president put the pressure on Russia to accept a ceasefire a...

Bloomberg's Nathan Hager breaks down the recent market volatility with Morgan Stanley's Mike Wilson and Bloomberg Opinion contributor Mohamed El-Erian.   Global stocks steadied from a selloff and US stock futures signaled a Wall Street bounce, as Bloomberg News reported President Donald Trump will meet with top business executives later in the day. Contracts for the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.5% after...

On today's podcast: 1) The stock selloff moderates around the world as the world's richest lose more than $200 billion since President Trump's Inauguration. It comes as Wall Street strategists like Citi downgrade views on US equities. Investors remain cautious due to concerns about the American economy, tariffs, and government spending cuts. 2) Ukraine launches its biggest attack yet against Russi...

On today's podcast: 1) President Donald Trump said the US economy faces “a period of transition,” deflecting concerns about the risks of a slowdown as his early focus on tariffs and federal job cuts causes market turmoil. 2) Mark Carney won the race to become Canada’s next prime minister, putting the former central banker in charge of the country just as US President Donald Trump...

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of U.S CPI and PPI data, along with earnings from Oracle and Adobe. In the UK – a preview of European Central Bank Chief Christine Lagarde addressing central bankers. In Asia – a recap of China’s NPC and outlook for its’ economy. Se...

On today's podcast: 1) President Donald Trump exempted Mexican and Canadian goods covered by the North American trade agreement known as USMCA from his 25% tariffs, offering major reprieves to the US’s two largest trading partners. 2) China’s top diplomat accused Donald Trump of taking a hypocritical approach to bilateral ties and denounced tariffs, as tensions rise between the world&r...

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump hits reverse on auto tariffs for Canada and Mexico for now. The Trump administration is exempting automakers from newly imposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month, following pleas from industry leaders. The exemption applies to auto parts that comply with the USMCA trade pact. It comes as the president's set to meet with US tech leaders Thursday, whos...

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump promises golden age but warns tariffs could cause disturbance, President Trump defended his tariff plan, saying it would raise "trillions and trillions" in revenue and rebalance trading relationships, despite acknowledging potential economic pain. The president touted his tariff moves as effective in bringing jobs to the US, threatened to impose new tariffs,...

President Donald Trump acknowledged there may be an “adjustment period” as his tariffs take effect, but defended his push to remake the US economy and declared “momentum is back” in a primetime speech to Congress on Tuesday night. “Tariffs are about making America rich again and making America great again. And it’s happening, and it will happen rather quickly,&r...

Russia agreed to assist President Donald Trump’s administration in communicating with Iran on issues including the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and its support for regional anti-US proxies, according to people familiar with the situation. Trump relayed that interest directly to President Vladimir Putin in a phone call in February and top officials from his administration discusse...

On today's podcast: 1) Trump Escalates Global Trade War, Sparking Tit-for-Tat Tariffs. President Donald Trump delivered on his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with sweeping import levies and doubled an existing charge on China, spurring swift reprisals that plunged the world economy into a deepening trade war. The US new tariffs — 25% duties on most Canadian and Mexican imports and raising t...

On today's podcast: 1) Europe races to support Ukraine after last week's Oval Office blowup. European leaders, including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, and French President Emmanuel Macron, are working to rebuild relations between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after a disastrous clash at the White House. The leaders are f...

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of the February jobs report and a look at earnings from Macys and Gap. In the UK – a preview of the 'Special European Council.' In Asia – a look ahead to economic data in Australia, and a discussion on China’s tech rally. See omnystudio.c...

Plans to sign a critical minerals deal between the US and Ukraine were scrapped after Donald Trump’s meeting Friday with Volodymyr Zelenskiy quickly devolved into a fiery exchange over the Ukrainian leader’s doubts that the US president’s efforts to broker a deal with Russia would yield lasting peace.   Zelenskiy departed the White House following the public spat, and a plan...

On today's podcast: 1) China warned it would hit back at Donald Trump’s trade threats after the US president unveiled additional tariffs on Chinese imports, raising the risk of tensions spiraling between the world’s largest economies.“If the US insists on having its own way, China will counter with all necessary measures to defend its legitimate rights and interests,” a spo...

On today's podcast: 1) Nvidia Corp., the chipmaker at the center of an AI spending boom, delivered good-but-not-great quarterly numbers on Wednesday, drawing a muted response from investors accustomed to blowout results. 2) Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily let President Donald Trump keep freezing foreign-aid payments while the US Supreme Court weighs whether to lift an order that would requi...

On today's podcast: 1) Ukraine agreed with the US to jointly develop its wealth of natural resources as part of a deal that could ease tension with President Donald Trump and advance his administration’s goal of a ceasefire with Russia, people familiar with the matter said. 2) Chances for early action on Donald Trump’s tax cut plans improved as House Republicans passed a budget bluepri...

On today's podcast: 1) The US looks for further limits on China semiconductor access The Trump administration is planning to expand efforts to limit China's technological advancements, including tougher semiconductor curbs and pressuring allies to escalate restrictions on China's chip industry. The administration has met with Japanese and Dutch counterparts to restrict maintenance of semiconductor...

On today's podcast: 1) Trump Targets China With Biggest Salvo So Far in Second Term The Trump administration took aim at China with a series of moves involving investment, trade and other issues that raises the risk ties may soon worsen between the US and its top economic rival. In recent days, President Donald Trump has rolled out a memorandum telling a key government committee to curb Chine...

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Tom Busby takes a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a preview of preview PCE, and personal spending data, and Nvidia earnings. In the UK – a preview of the next G20 summit. In Asia – a look at the evolving relationship between Washington and Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's podcast: 1) President Trump urges Republican governors to embrace his agenda as he reshapes Washington President Donald Trump told Republican governors that implementing his agenda was key to their own political futures, arguing that embracing it could mitigate or even prevent losses in the midterm elections. Trump reiterated his agenda to key allies in the states ahead of crucial guber...

On today's podcast: 1) Trump Says New China Trade Deal ‘Possible’ Despite Tensions President Donald Trump said it would be possible to reach a fresh trade deal with China, signaling he is open to heading off a brewing trade fight between Washington and Beijing. 2) Trump Turns on Zelenskiy, Leaving Ukraine Few Options Amid War Donald Trump’s turn against Volodymyr Zelenskiy leaves...

On today's podcast:  1) President Trump floats 25 percent tariffs on auto, chip, and drug imports President Donald Trump said he would likely impose tariffs on automobile, semiconductor, and pharmaceutical imports of around 25%, with an announcement coming as soon as April 2. Trump wants to give companies "time to come in" before announcing new import taxes, and said that when they come into...

On today's podcast: 1) Ukraine peace talks between the US and Russia begin in Saudi Arabia Top US and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Ukraine's participation. It follows a landmark phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which could pave the way for a summit between the two leaders as soon as next week. 2)...