In this unscripted episode of Money Talks, Les and Alex tackle two timely subjects rattling the markets: the newly named Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the escalating use of tariffs.

They explain how the U.S. reached such high levels of debt and why the government is now aggressively pursuing waste and fraud with the help of AI.

They also break down the global tariff standoff—how Canada, Mexico, and the EU have long imposed their own steep duties, and why U.S. “reciprocal tariffs” could bring manufacturing jobs back home.

Finally, they discuss how these developments fuel market volatility, highlighting key factors (inflation, interest rates, and geopolitical uncertainty) that shape today’s investing climate.

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