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P.M. Edition for Mar. 27. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced 10,000 job cuts across the department. We speak with WSJ health reporter Liz Essley Whyte about the cuts’ impact. Plus, energy security in the U.S. was once all about oil—now, it’s about electricity. WSJ chief economics commentator Greg Ip discusses what that means for economic growth. And U.S. stocks end the day lower as investors react to President Trump’s automotive tariffs. Alex Ossola hosts.
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Auto Stocks Drop as Trump Plans 25% Tariff on Car Imports
A.M. Edition for Mar. 27. Shares in global carmakers are sliding after President Trump said he’d impose a new duty on automotive imports starting next week. European autos reporter Stephen Wilmot discusses how that move could affect car prices and demand. Plus, leaders meet in Paris to plan for a European armed force in Ukraine to implement a potential ceasefire with Russia. And the WSJ’s Stu Woo on how the used phone market is taking off, as shoppers - feeling ripped off by $1,000 devices - hunt for cheaper alternatives. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Surrender or Resist? The Dilemma Facing Allies Caught in Trump’s Trade War
P.M. Edition for Mar. 26. When confronted with President Trump’s plan to impose tariffs, governments are still figuring out how best to respond. Canada correspondent Vipal Monga walks us through the strategies they have chosen, and how they might play out in the long term. Plus, Trump is set to announce his plans for tariffs on the automotive industry. And the Atlantic magazine has published more screenshots of the cabinet members’ Signal chat. WSJ national security reporter Alex Ward analyzes the texts and the Trump administration’s response. Alex Ossola hosts.
An Annotated Analysis of Signal Group Chat With Top Trump Officials
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Growing Debt, Tariffs Weigh on U.S. Outlook
A.M. Edition for Mar. 26. Ratings company Moody's raises red flags over ballooning U.S. debt and the negative effects of tariffs. Plus, Vice President JD Vance announces he’ll join a controversial visit to Greenland this week, sparking anger and confusion on the island and in Denmark. And WSJ reporter Clarence Leong describes how China’s space industry is racing to catch up to SpaceX. Luke Vargas hosts.
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Trump Administration Denies That Signal Chat Shared Classified Info
P.M. Edition for Mar. 25. The White House and top intelligence officials denied that classified information about military strikes in Yemen were shared on a group chat. Plus, Forever 21 is closing its 350 stores, and mall owners are looking forward to it. WSJ real estate reporter Kate King explains why. And for the first time in a decade, no CEOs got $100 million payouts in 2024 so far. Special writer Theo Francis tells us about the rise of the nine-figure payout. Alex Ossola hosts.
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