Economic Outlook & Policy - The discussion revolves around the US economy's performance and the impact of President Trump's policies, particularly tariffs, on the market and inflation [3][4][5] - Experts initially predicted significant negative impacts from tariffs, including potential recession, especially if tariffs reached levels like 145% [6][9] - However, after 90 days of tariffs, inflation has not risen as drastically as predicted, suggesting the market is responding positively [10] - Tariffs are being used as a negotiation tactic to bring countries to the table and recalibrate government financing [8][9] Trade & Negotiations - Trade deals with countries like Japan, Philippines, and the EU are considered wins, largely attributed to the use of tariffs as leverage [8] - There is optimism for a favorable trade deal with China in the coming months [8] - The aim is to encourage countries to invest in the US market and secure better trade terms [9][14] Business & Investment - Capital expenditures are increasing, which is seen as a positive indicator for future economic growth [20] - The US is being recentered as the focal point of the global economy, attracting investment [14] - Real wages for working people have increased by $1,100 this year [19] Presidential Impact & Perception - The president's approach is viewed as prioritizing what's best for America, focusing on both capital and labor, and aiming for market success and wage growth [7] - There are divided opinions on the president's strategies, with some trusting his negotiation skills and others questioning his understanding of economic matters [11][17] - The president's actions have caused discomfort and confusion among some supporters, requiring them to defend certain policies [17][18]

The last word with Lawrence O'Donnell starts right now. Hey, Lawrence. >> Hey, Jen. I have been begging the control room to never show that video again. And I'm losing I'm losing that campaign. >> It's so charming. But I heard you're working on a tango this year, so I'm looking forward to seeing it. >> Let's just say I'm not going to be taken by surprise this time. All right. Okay. It's going to be a whole different thing. Uh so, Jen, we are being uh joined once again tonight uh by Nobel Prize winning econo ...

Paul Krugman is back by popular demand. Even though one prominent viewer with no influence over this program attacked Professor Krugman after his last appearance here, Donald Trump leveled an insult at Paul Krugman. Far worse than anything ever said about a Nobel Prizewinning economist, but not as bad as many of the things Donald Trump has said about me. Professor Krugwin will be given an opportunity here tonight to reply to Donald Trump's insult if he dares. But we begin our discussion with some of the eco ...

Miller Jipal, a Democrat of Washington State. >> So, Congressman, we've got inflation still an issue. You got tariffs wrecking the US economy, and now on top of that, you have a loyalist running the uh Bureau of Labor Statistics.I thought Donald Trump was voted into office to handle the economy. Almost a single issue he was supposed to be focused on. What happened.>> Well, I think that he lied. He lied to people and said that he was going to bring down costs on day one. And the reality is that that is not a ...

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Now that many of President Trump's so-called reciprocal tariffs are in place, the journalist Stacy Vanick Smith says the key question is who's paying for them. The White House has long maintained that foreign companies will foot the bill. But are they? I talked to economist Justin Wolfers from the University of Michigan and he said there are three and a half places where tariffs can the cost of tariffs can end up. One is foreign companies pay for them. Number two is US companies pay for them. Number three i ...

Consumer prices rose slower than expected last month as President Donald Trump’s tariffs gripped markets, according to federal data released Tuesday. https://t.co/SEwIZQ1CdI https://t.co/SEwIZQ1CdI ...

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a diversion. That's what a federal judge called Donald Trump's Justice Department's request to unseal the grand jury testimony in the criminal case of Gain Maxwell in which she was convicted of sex trafficking for and with Jeffrey Epstein, who said he was Donald Trump's closest friend for 10 years. Diversion is what Donald Trump is all about now more than ever. Donald Trump doesn't want the news media attention on his old friend Jeffrey Epstein and what the Epstein files might say about Donald Trump where w ...

Market Trends - Gold prices held losses after President Trump's statement [1] - The market awaits formal clarification on US tariffs policy regarding gold imports [1] Trade Policy - President Trump indicated that gold imports would not be subject to US tariffs [1]