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Kai Ryssdal
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U.S. to talk trade with China

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May 7, 2025
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  • What comes after the trade deficit surge
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    Imports will fall, that’s for sure. But exports might fall too. Plus, we discuss what we won’t hear at Wednesday’s Federal Reserve press conference.

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  • How cheap is too cheap?
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    Oil companies are navigating break-even prices on crude oil. Plus, the global economy can’t quit the U.S. dollar and the U.S. won’t throw out synthetic food dye overnight.

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  • Supply chain strain, redux
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    We’ll hear from small business owners and a drayage company about how tariffs are affecting their sectors. Plus, a recap of this week’s economic news with Greg Ip from the Wall Street Journal and Ana Swanson of the New York Times.

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  • What will Trump's trade war do to labor productivity?
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    Amid economic uncertainty — or even an economic downturn — businesses are hesitant to invest in new technology. That’s bad news for productivity. Plus, what “rebalancing” the global economy actually means.

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  • "March is ancient history"
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    Backward-looking economic data doesn’t show signs of a stagflationary economy. But what about now? Plus, digital ad sales and cross-country biking.

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  • Tariff fears likely shrunk the GDP
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    Economists expect we’re in for a GDP contraction in tomorrow’s report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis — and that data pre-dates the actual rollout of “Liberation Day” tariffs. Plus, the trade deficit and mini-retirements.

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  • Taxes due today on goods sold tomorrow
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    Importers and exporters make do in this tariff-driven economy. Plus, a check-in on New York City’s increasingly popular congestion pricing policy.

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  • In this uncertain economy, gold shines
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    Why individuals, companies and central banks are buying up gold right now. Plus, self-driving cars and a cattle rancher.

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  • Trump aims axe at community lender fund
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    Local lenders who rely on the federal program are bracing for the potential loss. Plus, a first-time homebuyer in Anchorage, Alaska, and other world leaders who have championed tariffs.

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Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, our leading business news radio program and podcast is about providing context on the economic news of the day. Through stories, conversations and newsworthy developments, we help listeners understand the economic world around them. Marketplace makes sense of the economy for everyone, no econ degree or finance background required. Marketplace doesn’t just report on the numbers, we take it deeper, adding context to what’s happening in the stock market and how macroeconomic policy can affect you and your business. Monday through Friday, our team speaks with a wide range of industry professionals — from small business owners to Fortune 500 CEOs, Marketplace breaks down complex topics related to business and the economy without industry jargon and over-complicated explanations.

Kai Ryssdal has led the program since 2005 and has hosted the program from China, the Middle East and dozens of cities across the United States. As a leading public media voice, Kai has been a trusted broadcaster for two decades and received an Emmy for investigative journalism on a PBS FRONTLINE documentary about money in politics called “Big Sky, Big Money.” He has appeared often on CNN, CNBC and CBS news. His written work has been featured in The New York Times and The Atlantic.

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