Balance of Power: Late Edition 5/27/2025
"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, White House Council of Economic Advisers Chair Stephen Miran discusses the economic impact of recent tariffs and the Trump administration's deregulation initiative. Evelyn Farkas, Executive Director at Arizona State University's McCain Institute, weighs in on President Trump's most recent words blasting President Vladimir Putin and warning Putin of playing with fire. Rep. Gwen Moore (D) Wisconsin discusses the House Tax Bill being looked over by the US Senate and talks about the possible impact the changes on Medicaid and SNAP will have on her constituents if the bill is passed as is. (Source: Bloomberg)
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