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Marketplace Morning Report episodes
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Despite continued protests over immigration policy, President Donald Trump in an online post yesterday directed immigration enforcement to deport more people in the country illegally, specifically those in major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. Today, we're continuing to track what more restrictive immigration policy could cost the U.S. economy. But first: What's the biggest risk to the economy right now? The Federal Reserve has to decide.
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Nippon Steel’s deal to buy U.S. Steel finally crossed the finish line. But there's an unusual aspect to the arrangement: a so-called "golden share," which gives presidents a stake in the merged companies and considerable power. Plus, a website is now live for President Donald Trump's “gold card" visa, intended to attract wealthy individuals. And later, we look at what's behind the bipartisan push to revive American shipbuilding.
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From the BBC World Service: The price of oil is in flux as fears ease over a wider war in the Middle East. There have been days of missile strikes between Israel and Iran, and crude jumped by as much as 13% on Friday after Israel hit Iranian military and nuclear sites. Prices have since fallen back. We'll hear more about the market movements. Plus, the inaugural direct flight from the U.S. to Greenland touched down this weekend.
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In the past few years, as street drug makers increasingly cut fentanyl into drugs like cocaine, there’s been a rise in overdoses among people who aren’t addicted to opioids. Nashville, in particular, has seen overdoses rise among tourists. The city has worked to get overdose reversal drugs into downtown bars and music venues. We'll learn what the uptake process was like. Also: a bond market checkup and a pullback in corporate sponsorship at Pride events.
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We’re continuing to comb through the evolving big package of tax cuts and spending being worked out by Republicans in the Senate. Today, we explore what the effects could be on businesses. Plus, after Israel launched attacks on Iran's nuclear capabilities, open warfare in the region is forcing money to shift on financial markets. And, President Donald Trump is acknowledging the toll immigration raids are having on some industries that rely on immigrant workers.
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From the BBC World Service: In a dramatic heightening of tensions, Israel's military said it had struck "dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran." The strike had led to a 10% rise in oil prices. And later on the program: Investigations are continuing to look into what exactly happened to Flight AI171 between Ahmedabad and London Gatwick, which crashed soon after take-off, killing nearly everyone on board.
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The Senate is working through the massive tax and spending bill. The House has passed its version, but the two plans still have to be reconciled. Today, we'll dig into what the legislation could mean for your own personal tax bill and the national deficit. Also on the show: Inflation remains tame despite pricier shipping rates, and booming sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 bode well for the gaming industry.
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Many labor unions were once wary of immigrants, viewing them as low-cost competitors for union jobs. Now, changing demographics and common interests have resulted in unions playing a more prominent role in immigrant workforces and communities. We'll hear more. Plus, a bill before the House would claw back more than $9 billion in funding, and a United Nations report shows nearly 138 million children are working worldwide.
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From the BBC World Service: U.S. President Donald Trump's economic policies have rattled markets and dented consumer confidence. Few corners of the American market have been spared, from fast food chains to high-profile horse racing events — including the Preakness Stakes, one of three races comprising the Triple Crown. We went along last month to learn what the attitude of race-goers can reveal about the current economic mood. Plus, a review of Washington's multibillion-dollar submarine deal with Britain and Australia.
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Hurricane season starts in two and a half weeks. Last year, hurricanes caused $124 billion in damage. This year, the Trump administration is making cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Today, we head to Houston to hear how community "hub houses" offer support during disasters. Plus, the U.S and China appear back on track toward a trade truce and Trump administration policies are causing chaos for rural solar businesses.