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Under the new agreement, American consumers will now face a 15% tax on Japanese imports — a major jump from the 1.5% rate set back in 2019. The White House says making imports more expensive will encourage more domestic production. But these tariffs could have the opposite effect when it comes to getting manufacturing back on American shores. Also on the show: AI infiltrates the perfume industry. But first, how a weak U.S. dollar is boosting earnings, and why companies are quiet about it.

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A new trade deal with Japan

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A new trade deal with Japan