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Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Treasury Rates: The Unpredictable World of 2025 - 189

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The episode starts with a casual conversation between Rohan and David discussing their travels and personal lives. They then transition into discussing current economic news, including the recent jobs report, which showed 151,000 new jobs created in February, slightly lower than expected.
David Fong shares his thoughts on the trade war and tariffs imposed by President Trump, including some wild theories that suggest Trump might be trying to create a recession to lower interest rates or even destroy Canada's economy. However, David Fong believes that Trump's goal is to correct trade imbalances, albeit harshly, and that the tariffs are a means to achieve that.
The conversation then shifts to real estate news, including Tesla's plans to build a new battery factory in Houston, Honda's decision to move production of its Civic Hybrid from Mexico to Indiana, and the success of discount retailers like Ross Dress for Less. Rohan notes that there are two types of consumers: those who shop at discount stores out of necessity and those who enjoy the thrill of finding deals on high-end products.
The hosts agree that there is a trend towards value-driven shopping, with consumers seeking discounts and bargains. They also discuss how this trend is driven by the satisfaction of finding deals, which can be more exciting when done in-person rather than online. Overall, the episode covers a range of topics, from economic news to real estate trends, with a focus on the impact of trade policies and consumer behavior on the economy.

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The episode starts with a casual conversation between Rohan and David discussing their travels and personal lives. They then transition into discussing current economic news, including the recent jobs report, which showed 151,000 new jobs created in February, slightly lower than expected.
David Fong shares his thoughts on the trade war and tariffs imposed by President Trump, including some wild theories that suggest Trump might be trying to create a recession to lower interest rates or even destroy Canada's economy. However, David Fong believes that Trump's goal is to correct trade imbalances, albeit harshly, and that the tariffs are a means to achieve that.
The conversation then shifts to real estate news, including Tesla's plans to build a new battery factory in Houston, Honda's decision to move production of its Civic Hybrid from Mexico to Indiana, and the success of discount retailers like Ross Dress for Less. Rohan notes that there are two types of consumers: those who shop at discount stores out of necessity and those who enjoy the thrill of finding deals on high-end products.
The hosts agree that there is a trend towards value-driven shopping, with consumers seeking discounts and bargains. They also discuss how this trend is driven by the satisfaction of finding deals, which can be more exciting when done in-person rather than online. Overall, the episode covers a range of topics, from economic news to real estate trends, with a focus on the impact of trade policies and consumer behavior on the economy.

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