A Tariff Loophole Just Closed. What That Means for Online Shopping.
A little-known trade provision is ending, and it will likely upend business for e-commerce companies and raise prices for consumers. De minimis has allowed companies to avoid duties on shipments to the U.S. that are worth $800 or less. It’s a program that many companies, especially e-commerce giants, Shein and Temu, have taken advantage of to keep prices low. WSJ’s Shen Lu explains how President Donald Trump has now ended that program for products from China and Hong Kong. We also speak with the CFO of shoe company Kuru about how the new rules could change their business. Jessica Mendoza hosts.Â
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Further Listening:
-Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPOÂ
-The Billionaire Caught Between Trump and ChinaÂ
-China Unleashes a Trade War ArsenalÂ
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18:08
Trump 2.0: The First 100 Days
In our capstone episode, Kate Linebaugh and Molly Ball break down Trump's first 100 days in office with WSJ’s Aaron Zitner, digging into the highs and lows, where things stand with voters and what’s next for the administration and the country. Â
Further Listening:
-Canada’s New Leader Is Ready to Take On TrumpÂ
-Trump 2.0: Where is the Economy HeadedÂ
-Taking Stock of the ‘Sell America’ TradeÂ
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31:53
In Crypto’s Darkest Corner, A Suicide Became a Meme Coin
Before committing suicide live on X, Arnold Haro had a request: "If I die, I hope you guys turn this into a meme coin." His dying wish came true. Haro’s followers created a meme coin that skyrocketed in value to $2 million. WSJ's Kevin Dugan digs into a seedy online world where anything can be turned into crypto. Annie Minoff hosts.
Further Listening:
- Inside the Trump Crypto Bromance Â
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22:09
Behind the Scenes at Davos, Claims of a Toxic Boss
The Davos conference brings together the world’s elites to try to make the world a better place. But according to some current and former employees, the leader of the organizing body behind Davos fosters a toxic workplace. WSJ’s Shalini Ramachandran discusses her investigation into the World Economic Forum and the impact of a recent anonymous whistleblower letter. Annie Minoff hosts.Â
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18:34
Canada’s New Leader Is Ready To Take on Trump
Mark Carney, a former banker, won Canada’s national election on Monday. Carney ran on an anti-Trump platform, and he's promised to try to decouple his country’s economy from its biggest trading partner and, lately, its biggest threat. WSJ’s Vipal Monga explains how Trump’s trade war and threats to annex Canada have upended the election. Annie Minoff hosts.Â
Further Listening:
- Why Justin Trudeau Stepped DownÂ
- Guns and Death Threats in Canada's Baby-Eel FisheriesÂ
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