Marketplace Morning Report

We take a look at two schools of thought on U.S. tariffs. Thirty years ago today, Time, Inc. announced it was buying Warner Communications, creating the largest media company. Plus, who knew Legos were worth so much?  Today's show is sponsored by Kronos and WellFrame.

From the BBC World Service… The U.S. and China are reportedly close to reaching an agreement over trade. Meanwhile, China prepares to host the biggest political event of the year in Beijing. We'll hear what's on the agenda. Also, move over, quinoa. We find out what superfoods we'll be eating in the future.

 Today's show is sponsored by Kronos and WellFrame.

Trade talks with China are going great, or there might be a long way to go; the White House can't seem to get its narratives straight. It now looks like inflation fears might have been overblown. Plus, Tesla finally comes out with it's $35,000 Model 3, which is considered cheap for the high-end EV maker. What's ahead for the global energy market? And some New Yorkers plead with Amazon, "Baby, come back!" Today's show is sponsored by Amenity Health, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brothers Printers.

The Gap lets go of Old Navy. SpaceX heads to the International Space Station over the weekend in the hopes of eventually getting Americans back into space in U.S.-made spacecraft. Your airline ticket to Hawaii may get cheaper thanks to Southwest. Today's show is sponsored by Amenity Health, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brothers Printers.

From the BBC World Service… A day after talks of denuclearization broke down between the U.S. and North Korea, South Korea's president gave a speech insisting meaningful progress was, in fact, made during the two-day talks. We'll explore why the country has such a large stake in the its northern neighbor's international relationship. Then, as people live longer, governments around the world are grappling with how to deal with higher health care costs. Wearable technology, though, could hold the key to alleviating the strain.

Today's show is sponsored by Amenity Health, the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and Brothers Printers.

Tariffs take a toll on the GDP. President Trump "walks away" during the North Korea summit. Plus, there are a lot more $100 bills in circulation, and the reason might be less nefarious than you might think. Today's show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

The rate of farm loan delinquencies is at a 9-year high, due, in part, to President Trump's tariffs and low crop prices. The attention humanitarian crises get in the media is impacting the amount of aid going to troubled zones. Plus, as it competes with hospitality disrupters like Airbnb, Marriott focuses on guest "experiences." And TikTok pays a record fine over children's privacy. Today's show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

From the BBC World Service… President Trump's second summit with North Korea's leader ends early and without a deal. The news sent ructions through South Korea's financial markets. Then, economic repercussions of the escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan are being felt globally. But it wasn't long ago that relations between the two countries softened. So how has the breakdown in relations impacted businesses on both sides of the border? Plus, a look at whether the subscription-box market has peaked.

Today's show is sponsored by Ling Ling Asian Foods, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Amazon Web Services.

We're at the end of earnings season, and the news was good, for the most part. But is this the calm before the storm? French carmaker Peugeot says it's coming back stateside. Plus, Marie Kondo's popular downsizing movement could work out great for the resale industry. Today's show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.

By most accounts, the U.S. economy is doing well, except when we're talking about farmers. Spotify launches in India, a country with 400 million mobile phone users. Plus, some companies are now offering student loan repayment benefits to attract quality employees. And, in case you're interested, Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch is up for sale at a big discount. Today's show is sponsored by Kronos, Indeed and Amazon Web Services.