Time for a diesel export ban?
Summary
Marketplace examines the potential unintended consequences of banning diesel exports, noting that while it might lower domestic prices temporarily, it could disrupt global markets and reduce refinery production. The show also features an interview with Chad Bown on US-China trade, highlighting how China’s leverage over rare earths limits American tariff strategies and risks driving supply chains back to China. Additionally, the program discusses the $40 trillion national debt, the drop in dairy prices due to oversupply and protein trends, and the impact of bank consolidation on small busine…
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Marketplace intro and segment preview
Diesel price surge and export ban debate
Market wrap-up and upcoming topics
Interview: US-China trade dynamics and tariffs
Guest sign-off and book promotion
Explaining the $40 trillion national debt
Why butter and cheese prices are dropping
Daily market numbers and earnings
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Oil futures vs. physical price divergence
Promotion: Marketplace podcast and app
Impact of bank consolidation on small businesses
Outro: AI rebranding and credits
Marketplace fall campaign and donation appeal
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