Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight

Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight

July 17, 2026 · 48 min

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on inflation, challenges in Navy shipbuilding, and the impact of AI on investments.

This week, Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester discusses the recent change in the inflation narrative. And, can US shipyards build President Trump’s “Golden Fleet” fast enough to keep up with China? Plus, why small businesses are still fighting to get their money back after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariffs. Later, Blair Effron of Centerview Partners discusses how AI is reshaping the investment landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guest: Loretta Mester

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Organizations: Cleveland Fed, Centerview Partners, Trump administration, Supreme Court

Products: Golden Fleet

Places: China

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