Trump Ramps Up Trade War, Latest on Texas Floods, AI Impact on Labor Market 7/8/25

Ratcheting up tariff tensions — President Trump fires off new threats against top trading partners. Plus, Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with his Chinese counterpart, who accuses the United States of tariff abuse. And later, futures come under pressure, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq pulling back from record levels.

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

President Trump promises to send letters to at least seven more countries today after threatening new tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals. Plus, despite initial swings, investors appear to be taking it all in stride, focusing on the positives. US Stock Futures point to a muted open. And later, Big Tech in focus with several story lines at play from Apple and Nvidia to Software marker Datadog. 

The day after markets sell off following President Trump’s wave of tariff threats against some trading partners. Plus, the latest on the devastating floods in Texas — we’re live on the ground. And later, weighing the AI impact on the U.S. labor market and what’s really happening behind the scenes.

Stock futures under pressure as President Trump puts tariffs back in focus after his tax and spending bill win. Plus, Tesla shares slide as investors react to Elon Musk wading back into politics — and reopening old wounds with the president. And later, the winners and losers of the president’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” — and the sectors to watch now.

Breaking News. A live look at Capital Hill and the House Floor. President Trump's massive spending and tax package clearing critical procedural hurdle in the House in the Last few hours, paving the way for debate and a final vote on the House floor expected sometime this hour. 

“Worldwide Exchange” delivers essential, actionable information and analysis for anyone who wants to be part of the global business conversation. CNBC Anchor Frank Holland takes listeners through top business stories with global significance. Features conversations with key leaders, analysis of business and investor trends, and impact across international markets.

A wild first half in the books, with the S&P and Nasdaq sitting at all-time highs, and the Dow within striking distance. Plus, in Washington, a marathon voting session is underway as the Senate pushes forward on President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” — despite infighting among Republicans. And later, Apple is reportedly taking a fresh look at its AI offerings, including two potential partners in a possible Siri revamp.

Stocks kick off a short week of trading in the green, with the Dow Industrials knocking on a fresh record high. Futures are popping. Plus, trade relief as Canada starts a new round of tariff talks with the U.S. President Trump is still sticking with his July 9th deadline. And later, a showdown in the Senate as Republican lawmakers look to win over holdouts and push the President's spending bill over the finish line.

Records in reach. The S&P 500 is about to do something for the first time since February as the Nasdaq 100 goes four in a row. Plus, Nike providing a big lift this morning despite double digit sales slowdown. And Later, what currency traders and Ron Insana are telling the White House about its reported plans for a "Shadow Fed President."