Bloomberg Talks

White House National Economic Director Kevin Hassett suggests that, while the US economy is now on track for strong growth, “outside” factors could get in the way of the administration’s hopes for at least a 3% expansion rate while speaking with BTV's David Westin at the Economic Club of New York luncheon. Asked whether the deficit is on track for 3% by the end of Trump’s t...

UK Defense Minister Wes Streeting says there will be more spending to come on defense at this year’s budget, in an interview with Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker on the sidelines of the Labour conference. He adds that the government understands that “if we’re out there making unfunded commitments, the markets price in risk and we face higher borrowing costs.” He also discusses...

As the United Nations searches for its next secretary general, one of the leading candidates tells Bloomberg News' Tim Stenovec and Carol Massar why she believes she is best suited for the position. Joining from the UN Rose Garden on Friday, the Permanent Representative of Guyana to the UN Carolyn Rodrigues Birkett says she believes the UN "is a force for good" and that while she's "not looking to...

GOP pollster and strategist Frank Luntz says Republicans should be frightened that their base "is not nearly as engaged as Democrats. He speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cuba Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Fernández De Cossío says sanctions are stifling the island’s efforts to overhaul its economy and embrace capitalist reforms, while speaking with Bloomberg News' David Dura in an interview slated to air on Bloomberg This Weekend. He also acknowledges that people in Cuba are hoping political change in Washington might ease pressure o...

Mexico’s Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez said he’s “cautiously optimistic” about his country’s ongoing trade talks with the US. After US-Canada trade negotiations collapsed last month, Mexico has been looking for its own deal with Washington to reduce tariffs on major Mexican exports including cars and metals. Speaking to Bloomberg News's David Gu...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sits down with Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern outside the UN General Assembly to discuss the efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and express his concerns about Europe's shrinking refining capacity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Jetten, Dutch Prime Minister, said many countries in the region would find Klaas Knot to be an ideal candidate to lead the European Central Bank. Knot was “very successful” when in charge of the Netherlands’ central bank and brings with him experience of the euro zone’s debt crisis, Jetten said Thursday, calling him “very pragmatic.” He spoke to Bloomberg's...

Vinod Khosla, an early investor of OpenAI and the founder of Khosla Ventures, says slowing AI development could hand China a strategic advantage. He joined Bloomberg Open Interest to argue that America should accelerate AI and energy infrastructure while protecting workers displaced by automation, not their individual jobs. He also says Silicon Valley has failed to clearly communicate AI’s p...

Elizabeth Economy, Stanford Professor and Hargrove Senior Fellow and co-chair of the Program on the US, China, and the World at the Hoover Institution, talks about what to expect from the Trump-Xi summit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations, talks about what to expect from pageantry to substance from the Trump-Xi summit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canada's relationship with the US remains strong despite looming tariff deadlines and trade tensions. She also talks about improving security in the Arctic region, the war in Ukraine and Canada's relationship with China. She speaks to David Gura on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says that the EU needs to decrease its dependency on China. In an interview with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua, the Prime Minister speaks about the rise of far right parties in Europe, and pledges his support for Pablo Hernandez de Cos as the next ECB President. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft will spend $10 billion through 2030 in four Persian Gulf countries - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The software giant will build out infrastructure and strengthen cyber security. Microsoft President Brad Smith speaks to Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben & Jerry’s CEO Jochanan Senf joins Bloomberg Open Interest to reveal how a values-driven ice cream brand balances profit, activism and product quality. From a three-part mission to voter rights campaigns and fair-trade ingredients, he explains how the company grows sales while doubling down on democracy and social justice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Rubenstein, Co-founder and Co-Chairman at The Carlyle Group, discusses the world of sports investing and his new book: "Inside the Owner's Box: Conversations on Power and Leadership in Sports." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congresswoman Lori Trahan, a Democrat representing Massachusetts' 3rd District discusses her work to shape how Washington regulates artificial intelligence through the AI FRONTIER Act. She speaks with hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz as heard live on Balance of Power on Bloomberg TV and Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finland President Alexander Stubb says the Ukraine war has moved into a better position for Kyiv compared with a year ago, citing stronger military, political and financial footing. Speaking with Bloomberg's Annemarie Hordern during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Stubb also comments on the future of artificial intelligence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

World Labs Technologies CEO Fei-Fei Li joins Ed Ludlow to discuss her startup focusing on so-called world models, which are meant to navigate and make decisions about the three-dimensional world. She says technology is a double edged sword and its important to have a robust ecosystem weighing in as AI progresses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With President Trump set to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of this week’s UN meetings, the Iran war is likely to take center stage. Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and rising energy prices underscore the widening global toll of a war that has cost the US more than $43 billion, by the Pentagon’s latest estimate. Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead Becca Wasser and Dina Esfandiary, Middl...

Sarah Kapnick, Global Head of Climate Advisory at JP Morgan, talks about the impact of El Nino in Europe this winter and investments in clean energy and the European grid. She speaks to Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Charles Capel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Milwaukee Bucks are shifting their jersey patch deal to Uline, a packaging materials company based in the NBA team’s home state, from electronics maker Motorola.  Bucks president Josh Glessing said during an interview on Bloomberg TV that it’s the club’s biggest patch deal yet. Terms weren’t provided other than it being over multiple years. The team had been lookin...

Nancy Lazar, Chief Global Economist at Piper Sandler, joins to discuss the Fed, labor market, and US economic outlook. She speaks with hosts Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Lynam, Chief Credit Strategist at Goldman Sachs, talks credit spreads and shares her outlook for fixed income amid a global bond selloff and relentlessly rising yields. She speaks with hosts Paul Sweeney and Jess Menton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses trade talks with China, the possibility of a diesel export ban, and the state of relations with Canada and the renegotiation of the USMCA. He speaks with hosts Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.