Episode Highlights: Breaking News

President-elect siding with dock workers and comments on automation at U.S. ports and impact on workers

Discussion of port efficiency statistics and potential pros/cons of automation

Naughty List

Tariff threats impacting automakers, with stocks declining

Analysis of potential effects of tariffs on production and costs

Nice List

U.S. approves export of advanced AI chips to Microsoft facility in UAE

Strict controls in place to prevent access by Chinese entities

Seen as strengthening U.S.-UAE ties and countering China

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Key Takeaways:

Ongoing debates around automation, trade policies, and technology controls

Importance of compliance and security measures for sensitive technology exports

Strong consumer spending signals despite economic headwinds

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Host: Andy Shiles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyshiles/

Host/Producer: Lalo Solorzano: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lalosolorzano/

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