Bloomberg Talks

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Bloomberg's Annmarie Hordern to talk about the trade deal reached with Japan and said it could be a model for the EU. He also shared larger countries will have a hard time getting a tariff rate lower than the 15% that Japan secured.

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Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) discusses what he is hearing about the potential release of the Epstein files, and voices his concerns over a possible second rescissions package happening later this year and whether or not he will allow the government to shutdown when Congress works on their budget. Rep. Auchincloss spoke with Joe Mathieu and Tyler Kendall.

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General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson speaks on the company's second quarter earnings, effect of Trump's tariffs on EV sales, and profits with Bloomberg's Katie Greifeld and Sonali Basak

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Space Foundation CEO & Retired US Air Force General Heather Pringle speaks on US private sector and government funded space economy. She speaks on Bloomberg Surveillance TV with Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern

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Verizon Communications Inc. posted second-quarter revenue that surpassed analysts’ estimates, with operating revenue of $34.5 billion, up 5.2% from a year earlier. The company raised its profit outlook, citing "favorable tax reform" and strong performance. Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg speaks with Bloomberg's Sonali Basak and Katie Griefeld

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The CEOs of Deutsche Bank and Siemens join Bloomberg's Oliver Crook in Berlin to discuss their "Made in Germany" initiative, which looks to help mobilize the private sector towards the goal of reviving the country's economic growth and competitiveness. The powerhouse pair discuss plans for over €600B of pledges to invest in the country over the coming period including in modernization, AI and the digital transformation.

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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller says, “the private sector is not doing as well as everybody thinks it is,” as he makes the case for the Fed to lower borrowing costs before the labor market begins to deteriorate. Waller also discusses debate on monetary policy, inflation from tariffs, and whether he would accept the job of Fed Chair if it was offered to him. Waller speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, Annmarie Hordern, and Mike McKee.

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US Security and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins says the commission’s Crypto Task Forced is focused on making “clear rules” for cryptocurrencies following the passage of the first-ever federal legislation for stablecoins. Atkins also discusses the potential for private assets and alternative investments in 401(k) retirement plans and the independence of the SEC. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz, and Annmarie Hordern.

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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers says that Australia will "quite dramatically" boost its defense spending, while working with other Group of 20 nations to improve cooperation to combat volatility. Chalmers also warns that he sees US tariffs levied on countries around the world by President Donald Trump as an act of "economic self-harm." He speaks with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook on the sidelines of a meeting between many of the world's most powerful finance ministers in South Africa.

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OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann discusses the high level of uncertainty in the global economy and his view that there is still cooperation among the G-7 countries. He speaks with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook in Ballito, South Africa, where G20 finance ministers are meeting.

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