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Pres. Trump's idea of negotiation is threats first, negotiation second, says Jim Paulsen
CNBC Television· 2025-07-16 21:39
Let's bring in Pollson Perspectives author Jim Paulson. Jim, good to see you. So, does the market think an attempted Powell firing isn't going to happen or it just doesn't matter if it does.I I don't think anyone really believes that's going to happen, John. I I think that what happened today with Trump to me fits Trump's MMO uh and how he negotiates and how he how he deals with adversaries or what he perceives as adversary. He delivers threats.He his idea of negotiation is to drop a concussion bomb inside ...
Trade Adviser Navarro on Trump's Tariffs, Fed's Powell
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-11 21:52
Trade & Tariff Policy - The administration suggests that most trading partners could face tariff rates between 15% and 20% [1] - The country faces an urgent national emergency due to massive trade deficits, cumulatively around $18 trillion over several decades, representing a transfer of wealth, factories, and jobs abroad [2] - The US has collected approximately $100 billion in tariffs, marking a record for a single fiscal year [4] - The US is collecting $18 billion in tariffs from China alone on fentanyl [5] - A 35% tariff threat is being considered for Canada, but it is not yet applied under the USMCA agreement [7][8] - The administration is considering a potential 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals, possibly with a delay of over a year to allow supply chains to reorient [12] - Section 232 tariffs aim to strengthen the defense, manufacturing, and health industrial bases [13] Economic Impact & Fiscal Policy - The administration believes that combined with tariff revenues, the "big, beautiful bill" will turn a $2 to $3 trillion deficit into a $2 to $3 trillion surplus [16] - The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts a 18% rate of economic growth, which the administration considers too low [18] - Increasing the growth rate by 1% could raise a couple of trillion dollars, potentially leading to neutrality in the debt [19] - A 50 basis point increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve (FED) could lead to a 025% to 05% reduction in GDP growth, resulting in 500000 to 750000 fewer jobs [22][23] - A half-point increase on short-term debt could add a couple of hundred billion dollars to the debt over ten years [24] Monetary Policy & Federal Reserve - There is an argument that the Federal Reserve is at least 50 basis points above where it should be, suggesting a need for lower rates [22] - The bond market may perceive Jerome Powell as ineffective due to his actions [27] - The Federal Reserve (FED) chair should have taken action to address fiscal policy concerns, similar to William McChesney Martin's approach during the Vietnam War [31][32]
Future Iran-US talks will be extremely difficult, says former Iranian ambassador
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-26 15:02
How do you think the discussions this time around will differ from the pre-war discussions. Is there any likelihood that Iran signs up to a zero enrichment policy. This time I think the US would be in extremely difficult situation to negotiate with Iran because President Trump in his first term killed the deal.Deal was working. Iran was in full compliance. It was adopted by United Nations Security Council. It was adopted by the IAEA.Iran had zero failure and the US killed, withdrew and imposed the most comp ...
Iran Should ‘Take the Off Ramp’ and Negotiate, UK Foreign Minister Says | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-23 17:20
Britain was not involved in these strikes, just as Britain was not involved in Israel's operations. But Britain has long had concerns about Iran's nuclear program. Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.The United States has now taken action to alleviate that threat. I can confirm to the house that a Royal Air Force A400 has flown in to Tel Aviv and taken 63 British nationals in their dependence to Cyprus from where they will be brought home this evening. Further flights will follow in the coming days, securi ...
Trump Threatens More Action If Iran Doesn't Negotiate
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-22 23:06
Geopolitical Events & Potential Impact - US military conducted precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan [1] - The State Department urges increased caution to US citizens abroad due to potential Iranian retaliation [1] - US and its allies are calling for talks to resume over Iran's nuclear program [2] - President Trump suggests potential regime change in Iran if the current regime fails [4] - Iran's parliament voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, which could significantly impact oil markets [9] US Response & Military Posture - The US maintains the operation aimed to destroy Iran's nuclear program and ambitions [3] - The US claims to have significantly delayed Iran's nuclear weapon ambitions, but Iran still holds enriched uranium [6] - The White House claims proactive measures to protect troops, including personnel removal from Iraq [7] - Over 40,000 US troops are deployed in the Middle East, heightening risk [8] Iranian Considerations & Potential Response - Iranian officials state talks cannot resume unless strikes stop [3] - Bloomberg analysts indicate Iran might temper its response due to a weak economy, domestic discontent, and lack of strong allied support [8] Assessment & Monitoring - It will take a long time to fully assess the damage from the strikes by US officials and the International Atomic Energy Agency [5]
Trump: Iran Wants to Negotiate, But It’s ‘Very Late to Be Talking’
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-20 13:29
You don't know that I'm going to even do it. You know, I may do it. I may not do it.I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do. I can tell you this, that Iran's got a lot of troubles and they want to negotiate. And I said, why didn't you negotiate with me before all this death and destruction. Why didn't you go. I said to the people, why didn't you negotiate with me two weeks ago.You could have done fine. You would have had a country. It's very sad to watch this.I mean, I've never I've never seen anything li ...
Trump Says Iran Should Have Made a Nuclear Deal Earlier | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-06-18 15:35
Geopolitical Stance on Iran - The US government official neither confirms nor denies the possibility of striking Iranian nuclear facilities [1] - The US government official suggests Iran is facing significant challenges and expresses a willingness to negotiate, questioning why negotiations didn't occur sooner to avoid "death and destruction" [1] - The US government official indicates that previous attempts at negotiation with Iran failed at the last minute, leading to consequences [2] - The US government official states that it's "very late" for Iran to be talking now [3] Potential Threats and Future Actions - The US government official emphasizes the unacceptability of a hostile country, particularly Iran, possessing nuclear weapons capable of causing widespread destruction [5][6] - The US government official suggests that the coming week will be significant, potentially involving actions related to Iran [5] - The US government official acknowledges progress has been made but refrains from declaring victory, highlighting the complexities and potential negative outcomes of war [4] Views on Iranian People - The US government official expresses compassion towards the Iranian people, describing them as "incredible," "smart," and "energetic," particularly those from New York and Washington [3][4]
President Trump says he is still weighing a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites
CNBC Television· 2025-06-18 14:55
That's some equipment. I'll tell you what. Look at that.That's some beautiful equipment. That's. There's nothing like America.Have a good time, Mr. . >> Mr. . President.Have you given answer questions about whether you are moving closer. You believe the U.S. Is moving closer to striking Iranian nuclear facilities. Where's your mindset on that.>> I can't say that. Right. You don't seriously think I'm going to answer that question.Will you strike the Iranian nuclear component. And what time exactly, sir. Sir, ...