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As of April 2025, the U.S. economy presents a complex picture regarding the likelihood of a near-term recession. Economic indicators are mixed, with some suggesting potential challenges ahead, while others point to resilience. In this episode Mark Hall and Walter Kemmsies discuss about the economy and the likelihood of a recession.   #recession #recessionrisk #tariffs #economy #usforeignpolicy #investing #unemployment #stockmarket

Some countries impose higher tariffs on U.S. goods compared to the tariffs the U.S. imposes on their products. This can hurt U.S. exporters because they face higher costs to access foreign markets. For example, China has historically imposed higher tariffs on some U.S. goods compared to the U.S. tariff rates on Chinese products. Trump’s administration claimed that many countries, especially China, were engaging in unfair trade practices, such as intellectual property theft, forced technology transfers, and currency manipulation. The tariffs were seen as a tool to pressure China and other trading partners to address these issues and adhere to international trade rules.

U.S. foreign policy has had a significant and lasting impact on the world in various ways. Its objectives are generally centered on promoting national security, economic prosperity, democratic values, and global stability. The strategies and policies pursued by the United States over time have shaped international relations, economies, and even the internal dynamics of other nations. In this episode, Mark Hall and Dr. Walter Kemmsies discuss the truth behind some of the policies. To view the podcast on YouTube please click on the link: The Truth About US Foreign Policy: The Story Behind The Story [https://youtu.be/8eiGTBJI6AU]

In this episode, Mark Hall and Dr. Walter Kemmsies discuss Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in the auto industry. Automakers are driven by various factors such as the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), new technological developments, global competition, and the need for economies of scale. Increasingly, they are looking to expand into emerging markets like China, India, and Southeast Asia, where the demand for automobiles is growing rapidly. This can lead to acquisitions of local players or partnerships with regional manufacturers.   #automaker #honda #nissan #tariffs #gm #tesla #realestate #automobile #mergersandacquisitions #mergers #consolidate #ev #electricvehicles

In this episode, Mark Hall and Dr. Walter Kemmsies discuss what is DeepSeek and how it shifted the balance of the A.I. arms race essentially ending US dominance.