Can Trump Deliver His Promised ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran?
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s economic threats against Iran and the UAE’s subsequent suspension of transactions, alongside potential tariff reductions on Canadian imports. Other headlines include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK, the life sentence for Evergrande founder Hui Ka-yian, and a legal battle over Panama Canal ports. The show also examines Google’s controversial purchase of Spirit Airlines data for AI training and how food makers are adapting to the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs.
Topics discussed
Intro and ReliaQuest sponsorship
Trump threatens economic war on Iran; UAE suspends ties
US lowers tariffs on Canadian imports
Prince Harry and Meghan return to UK
Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison
Hutchison sues Panama over canal terminals
Google buys Spirit Airlines data for AI training
Preview of housing market earnings report
GLP-1 drugs threaten packaged food industry sales
Outro and credits
Fisher Investments sponsorship
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