The Bid

218: Geopolitical Shifts, Trade Dynamics and President Trump's First 100 Days in Office [April 29th]


Listen Later

The geopolitical landscape in 2025 has seen significant shifts and developments. President Trump's second term has ushered in a new era of international relations, characterized by bold policy changes and strategic maneuvers. The implementation of new tariffs has reshaped global trade dynamics, raising concerns about broader economic implications. As we navigate these complex geopolitical changes, investors are asking how these developments will impact international trade, economic relations, and market stability.

Catherine Kress, Head of Geopolitical Research and Strategy at BlackRock, provides an update on the current status of tariffs globally, we’ll discuss the key developments investors should be watching, and how they might impact international trade and economic relations. We'll also examine geopolitics in President Trump's first 100 days in office, other major stories on the horizon and how they could evolve in ways that impact investors.

This episode was recorded on April 28th and published on April 29th.

Key moments in this episode:

00:00 Introduction to Geopolitical Shifts in 2025

00:40 Impact of US Tariffs on Global Trade

02:20 Geopolitical Landscape Under Trump's Administration

04:20 Global Fragmentation and Rising Tensions

07:06 US-China Trade Conflict and Technology Competition

15:22 US-Europe Relations and Tensions

17:41 Conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East

21:47 Investment Strategies Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

23:30 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes


🔗 Learn More About BlackRock: https://1blk.co/41uwhDS 

🔗 Watch and Subscribe to The Bid on YouTube: https://1blk.co/48iHOs4 

🔗 Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://1blk.co/3v09q6Q 

🔗 Follow Us on Twitter (or X): https://1blk.co/3NuiIOW 


Important notice: This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener. Reference to the names of each company mentioned in this communication is merely for explaining the investment strategy and should not be construed as investment advice or investment recommendation of those companies. For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosures 

the bid, tariffs, investing insights, tariff, tariff pause, us tariff pause, investing podcast, tariff war, tariff relief, tariffs and economy, finance, trump, economy, inflation, blackrock, economic growth, market volatility, trump, trump 100 days, president trump

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The BidBy BlackRock

  • 4.3
  • 4.3
  • 4.3
  • 4.3
  • 4.3

4.3

239 ratings


More shows like The Bid

View all
Bloomberg Surveillance by Bloomberg

Bloomberg Surveillance

1,198 Listeners

Notes on the Week Ahead by Dr. David Kelly

Notes on the Week Ahead

193 Listeners

Insights Now by Dr. David Kelly and Gabriela Santos, J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Insights Now

94 Listeners

Masters in Business by Bloomberg

Masters in Business

2,171 Listeners

Goldman Sachs Exchanges by Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs Exchanges

985 Listeners

Odd Lots by Bloomberg

Odd Lots

1,787 Listeners

Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry by Ted Seides – Allocator and Asset Management Expert

Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

809 Listeners

Trillions by Bloomberg

Trillions

192 Listeners

Eye On The Market by Michael Cembalest

Eye On The Market

267 Listeners

UBS On-Air: Market Moves by Client Strategy Office

UBS On-Air: Market Moves

176 Listeners

Making Sense by J.P. Morgan

Making Sense

58 Listeners

Thoughts on the Market by Morgan Stanley

Thoughts on the Market

1,286 Listeners

Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast by Hugh MacArthur, Bain & Company

Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast

137 Listeners

At Any Rate by J.P. Morgan Global Research

At Any Rate

76 Listeners

Goldman Sachs The Markets by Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs The Markets

76 Listeners