Why Trump has his eye on Australia's retirement system
About this episode
The episode discusses Trump's interest in Australia's retirement system and its potential implications for the U.S.
President Donald Trump recently made a point to express admiration for Australia’s retirement system — and he says he’s got his Commerce and Treasury secretaries working on a strategy to implement it in the United States. Future Effects correspondent David Brancaccio joins to explain Australia’s “super” system of mandatory savings, and what it could mean for Social Security. But first: why new home construction jumped in June. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter . Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future. Stories featured in today’s episode: Why is Trump interested in Australia's retirement system?
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Host: Marketplace
Guest: David Brancaccio
Topics covered
- retirement system
- Trump administration
- Australia's super system
- Social Security
- home construction
- economic news
Keywords
- Trump
- Australia
- retirement
- super system
- Social Security
- home construction
- economy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Commerce, Treasury
Books & works: Marketplace Morning Report
Places: Australia, United States
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