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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 16 MIN

The trade-offs of Japan’s trade deal

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President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan that will impose 15% tariffs on imports. Wall Street is happy, but it could put the United States in an awkward position as the Trump administration continues to seek other deals. Sabri Ben-Achour explains. Also, the federal government is leading a major deregulatory crusade. And they want your input. Plus, quilts and blooming plants make us smile.Here’s everything we talked about today:"Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces" from AP News"Trump Strikes Deal With Ally Japan Setting Tariff Rate at 15%" from BloombergListener Jen’s quilting Instagram We love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email [email protected].

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