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Merz Aims to Rein In Macron Tariff Response, EU Stocks Slump, More

19 Jan 2026

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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

0.925 - 6.053 Scarlett Fu

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6.073 - 17.37 Paul Sweeney

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17.65 - 25.262 Scarlett Fu

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25.242 - 33.011 Paul Sweeney

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33.251 - 38.357 Scarlett Fu

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43.483 - 47.948 Scarlett Fu

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48.149 - 51.012 Paul Sweeney

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Chapter 2: What is the latest on Macron's tariff response?

331.726 - 334.249 Pedro Sanchez

for as long as it's needed.

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334.57 - 354.156 Erika Herskowitz

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. Top Iranian officials are calling for leniency and compassion for some of the protesters arrested during the latest wave of unrest. Nearly 3,500 people have been killed in the Islamic Republic's crackdown on the protests, according to rights groups, and almost 25,000 people have been arrested.

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354.136 - 374.367 Erika Herskowitz

Iran's police chief says his forces will pursue the rioters and terrorists to the very last person and promised severe punishment for leaders and instigators of the protests. It's the end of the line for Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott. He was fired today after nine seasons at the helm and two days after the Bills' overtime loss to Denver in their divisional playoff game.

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374.608 - 382.54 Erika Herskowitz

Meanwhile, tickets for tonight's college football national championship game between Miami and Indiana are skyrocketing. Bloomberg's Monica Ricks has the details.

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382.52 - 396.235 Monica Ricks

The cheapest ticket right now for that championship game is $3500. Some have even been listed as high as 30,000 and midfield suites. They're going for about $1,000,000. Premium parking is also rising. That's more than $9000.

397.116 - 413.117 Monica Ricks

The frenzy is being driven by a large local alumni base and storylines like Indiana's Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who's returning home to play in South Florida. President Trump is expected to be among the 65,000 people in attendance. Monica Ricks. Bloomberg Radio.

413.318 - 418.964 Erika Herskowitz

Indiana and Miami kick off at 7.30 Eastern. That's news when you want it with Bloomberg News Now.

Chapter 3: How are European leaders reacting to Trump's tariff threats?

419.185 - 421.757 Erika Herskowitz

I'm Erica Herskowitz and this is Bloomberg.

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426.057 - 433.629 Karen Moscow

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433.809 - 447.07 Nathan Hager

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458.667 - 480.439 Stephen Carroll

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495.862 - 498.946 Monica Ricks

This current transition with AI is happening very quickly.

499.066 - 502.251 Stephen Carroll

When people buy EVs, they generally are quite happy with them.

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