Canada taxes back
Summary
Marketplace examines escalating US-Canada trade tensions, noting that current tariffs are unprecedented compared to historical conflicts. The episode also highlights Monterey Park becoming the first US city to ban data centers, a strategy now spreading to other communities. Additionally, it covers small business optimism amid rising costs, the resurgence of brick-and-mortar bookstores, and a new experiment revealing how AI chatbots can be manipulated to recommend fake products.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Card
Marketplace Intro: Trade War and Tariffs
Historical Context of US-Canada Trade Relations
Wall Street Update: Oil Prices and Stocks
Monterey Park Bans Data Centers; National Impact
Small Business Sentiment and Tariff Impact
Market Numbers: Dow, Nasdaq, and Bond Yields
Sponsor: Capital One Venture X Card
Interview: How AI Shopping Recommendations Work
The Renaissance of Brick-and-Mortar Bookstores
Info Sector Job Losses in August
Credits and Sign-off
Teaser: NIL Policies for Student Athletes
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