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Duffy Slams Ford’s ‘Unacceptable’ Use of Chinese Tech

Sep 9, 2026 · 13m

Summary

This episode covers the return of $100 oil following US-Iran conflict, Trump's new trade bans on Canadian goods, and the GOP's midterm strategy. It also details Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone launch under new CEO John Ternus, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's criticism of Ford's Chinese ties, and Ukraine's drone campaign disrupting Russian airspace. Finally, the show previews the NFL's global expansion, including games in Australia and Brazil, and its growing media influence.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: KPMG Private Intro: Ford, Apple, and NFL headlines Oil prices hit $100 amid US-Iran conflict US-Canada trade war and gasoline prices GOP midterm convention and Trump's role Apple's foldable iPhone and price hikes Transportation Secretary criticizes Ford Sponsor: Charles Schwab Ukraine's strategy to shut down Russian airspace Risks to civil aviation and drone volume Economic impact of airspace closure on Russia Aviation fees and Chinese carrier routes NFL global expansion and Australia game NFL media deals and cultural significance Outro and credits Sponsor: Morgan Stanley Hard Lessons
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