Donald Trump has announced more tariff relief for some automakers, and stocks in many companies have skyrocketed in Tokyo after automaker Toyota Motor plans to keep one of its subsidiaries private. Additionally, Wall Street economists predicted that US GDP would shrink in the first quarter, and, contrary to some stereotypes, Generation Z has returned to the office.
It is mentioned in this podcast:
Wall Street Bank predicts GDP contraction after US trade deficit hit
Donald Trump is to announce customs climbing for new cars in Michigan
Japan shares surge after Toyota Spurs wants to reform broader companies
Gen Z has returned the fees to the office
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