What if Trump does roll back steel and aluminum tariffs?

February 16, 2026

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The Format: Daily news magazine-style broadcast with host-led segments, reporter dispatches, interviews, and human-interest stories on economic topics.
The Key Players:
- Host Kristen Schwab fills in, delivering crisp updates and transitions.
- Reporters like Justin Ho, Kaylee Wells, Sarah Leeson, and Solan Kelleher provide on-the-ground analysis.
- Guests include Dina Shanker (Bloomberg food reporter) chatting Ozempic trends, and Nicole Bernard Dawes (Cape Cod Chips founder's daughter) sharing nostalgic factory tales.
The Vibe: Educational and upbeat, blending dense econ data with relatable stories and quirky facts—informative without being stuffy.

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What you'll learn

1 (01:25) **Upcoming Economic Data Dump**
2 (02:23) **Manufacturing Sector Outlook**
3 (04:10) **Potential Steel and Aluminum Tariff Rollback**
4 (07:01) **GLP-1 Drugs and Restaurant Spending** 🎙️ **Guest: Dina Shanker (Bloomberg)**
5 (12:21) **Federal Reserve Operations Between Meetings**
6 (19:25) **Campbell's Closing Cape Cod Chip Factory**
7 (23:23) **Housing Data and DIY Home Improvement**

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Show Notes

The White House may roll back steel and aluminum tariffs, according to the Financial Times. Sure, President Donald Trump has announced or enacted tariffs just to reverse course many times. But the difference is steel and aluminum are crucial materials in the production of, well, just about everything. In this episode: How might such a rollback affect your wallet? Plus, market conditions make for a stronger manufacturing sector in 2026, restaurants expand menu offerings that cater to GLP-1 users, and we explain how the Fed actually changes interest rates.

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