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White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett: Uncertainty Until April 2 3/17/25

2025/3/17
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Becky Quick
以其财经新闻专长和独特采访风格而闻名的CNBC电视记者和新闻主播。
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Katie Kramer
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Kevin Hassett
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Tim Higgins
一名影响力大的科技和商业记者，特别关注科技行业与政治的交叉领域。
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Katie Kramer: 四月二日将会有关于关税的清晰信息。 Becky Quick (转述财政部长Scott Besson的观点): 市场调整是健康的，正常的。 Becky Quick (转述民调结果): 美国民众对特朗普政府经济政策的评价褒贬不一，支持率低于其首任期初期。 Becky Quick (转述民调结果): 特朗普的经济支持率创历史新高。 Becky Quick: 民主党对政府停摆问题缺乏应对策略。 Becky Quick (转述克里斯·墨菲的观点): 民主党支持率低是因为没有强力对抗特朗普。 Becky Quick (转述Ed Yardeni的观点): 关税政策的不确定性导致市场下跌，但预计下半年经济将恢复活力。 Kevin Hassett: 即将到来的关税政策将给市场带来积极影响。关税收入可用于减税或减少赤字。对外国出口商征税，部分税负会转嫁给消费者，但出口商也会承担一部分。特朗普政府计划利用关税收入来减税和平衡预算。一些国家对美国商品设置非关税壁垒和高关税，导致贸易逆差。美国汽车制造业产能利用率低，关税政策将有助于增加就业。四月二日将会有关于关税的清晰信息。一些国家通过补贴生产来维持国内政治稳定，损害美国利益。

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This chapter delves into the ongoing tariff policies of the Trump administration and the resulting economic impacts. Discussions include market reactions, the potential for a financial crisis, and political dynamics.
  • President Trump's tariff policies are creating uncertainty in the markets.
  • Kevin Hassett mentions that clarity on tariffs will come by April 2nd.
  • The latest NBC News poll shows mixed public opinion on Trump's economic performance.
  • A government funding bill was signed to avert a shutdown, with political implications for Democrats.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Besson reassures that market corrections are healthy and not a threat to economic stability.

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The US markets are still searching for solid footing, as President Trump’s tariff agenda unfolds. The President’s economic advisor Kevin Hassett explains that April 2nd will bring the certainty and clarity) that investors are hoping for. Elon Musk’s work on DOGE in Washington, DC has split his time between government efficiency and leading Tesla, SpaceX, X, and Neuralink. The Wall Street Journal’s Tim Higgins considers whether Musk’s presence in DC is putting a dent in investor confidence in Tesla), as the company’s stock price feels the pressure. Plus, a government shutdown averted), two astronauts one step closer to Earth, and the public’s view on the economy, under President Trump. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

 

Kevin Hassett - 16:51

Tim Higgins - 28:53

 

In this episode:

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick)

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk)

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie)