A new trade deal with Japan

Under the new agreement, American consumers will now face a 15%
tax on Japanese imports — a major jump from the 1.5% rate set
back in 2019. The White House says making imports more expensive
will encourage more domestic production. But these tariffs could
have the opposite effect when it comes to getting manufacturing
back on American shores. Also on the show: AI infiltrates the
perfume industry. But first, how a weak U.S. dollar is boosting
earnings, and why companies are quiet about it.


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