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Nursing a Tariff Hangover?  Investors/investment are paralyzed in the current uncertainty. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

As promised, the Administration has announced a wide range of tariffs for our trading partners. While some countries faired quite well -- quite the contrary for others. Listen in for some of the highlights.

Executive Orders and a Presidential Proclamation issued today impacting Brazil, de minimis, and copper. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Meanwhile…the CAFC held oral arguments in two cases challenging the legality of the IEEPA reciprocal tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The Administration has announced several new tariff rates effective August 1. Still, it has yet to make official modifications to the country-specific rates announced in April, set to kick in on that date. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The new AI regime has the potential to revitalize America's tech war with China, including by restricting the spread of advanced AI chips, with implications for the development of quantum computing, semiconductor manufacturing, and weaponry. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.

The United States has officially lifted most economic sanctions on Syria, delisting over 500 entities from the OFAC SDN list and ending a 20-year national emergency. However, targeted sanctions, export controls, and Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism remain in effect, requiring continued vigilance from compliance teams.  

Since first hitting the scene in 2018 with his pop culture-soaked musicality, Nur-D has stayed busy. His latest album, “Chunkadelic,” is his tenth full-length project in seven years. Ahead of its release, he stopped by Minnesota Public Radio to perform a few tracks and talk with MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi.This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. Tell me a little about ‘Chunkadelic.'The whole project spins around this record, which was birthed out of a very mean comment on Reddit. A while back ago, we finally had a video go semi-viral on Reddit — me and the rest of the friendly neighborhood SpiderBand. We're all in tie dye. We're all having a good time, loving ourselves, enjoying the music we're making. You know, the internet can't have any of that. So this dude, somebody on the internet, typed in the comment section, “This looks like Chunkadelic.”I was like, honestly, this is the most hilarious thing I've ever seen.  It was supposed to be mean, but this is right. This is exactly who I am. But we sat on it for years. And then as we were getting together, making this record, I said to myself, “Chunkadelic”, and DJ Hayes was like, “Should we use that name now?” And it kind of just exploded to what it is now.DJ Hayes is your collaborator.He's on half of the record as producer. “Chunkadelic” is homegrown, like we cooked that from the kitchen in our house, like we made it up.You've described it as one of your most personal projects. What are you exploring in this album?It is a lot about finding joy in the face of adversity. Like, radical creativity under societal pressure to conform. One of the things that people ask me all the time is, “Oh, hey, like, why haven't you popped off?”And it's like there is an entire complex, a ton of people who get paid to make sure that only certain types of people get into the positions of musical acceptance. People get to go to the show once they pay their dues and shave off the weird parts of themselves that make them unmarketable. And so for me, this record was kind of just my rejection of that as a concept.The industry works great for some people, and that's awesome. What I found is like, the more I just hang out with the people that rock with me, the people who just want their music a little bit different, who are cool with me saying the things that I believe in out loud and unapologetically — they're gonna rock with me. So this record is kind of, like, I don't know — a butterfly moment out of a cocoon. Like, how far do I go into the industry? How far do I just lean into just making art, for art's sake? And the butterfly that came out of it was “Chunkadelic.” It was just like, “I'm gonna do me. I'm gonna be weird. I've decided that that's what I'm gonna do, if that is no longer in vogue, cool.” It makes me think about the Billy Joel song, “The Entertainer.” There's a line in it that says: “If you're gonna have a hit you gotta make it fit. So they cut it down to 3:05.” You have a similar line in one of your other songs.“Two Minutes and 30 Seconds,” I remember I had a professor when I was in music business school. I was going for a music business major, and he told me “two minutes and 30 seconds” — after that, you're losing them.And there is this industry standard of clickbaity, repeatable, “let's get you on a TikTok sound,” and that's all you need. If you can just get a chorus, you're good, you know? And while I like that in certain accesses, because it allows for people to come up with cool, catchy stuff… I miss being rewarded for listening from track one all the way down to track 15, and you can feel the home-cooked meal-ness of a record. And so that's what I'm trying to do. What were some of the things that you were thinking about, or some artists you might have been listening to, when you were coming up with these tracks? I really wanted to take the time to not only listen to the funk genre, but also listen to the things that I enjoy… Anderson .Paak was one of the people I was listening to a lot. Because, while not specifically funk, his decision to be unique in his records was really, like, integral to me. Not only that, but George Clinton — obviously. “Funkadelic” is the main inspiration. “[Not Just] Knee Deep” was one of the first songs for me that I think really gripped me as a musician. And I didn't hear it on a record. I didn't hear it in concert — I heard it on “Good Burger.” Nur-D performs live in the Current Studio In the movie “Good Burger,” Kenan (Thompson) and Kel (Mitchell) end up in an insane asylum, and then in order to get out, there's a big dance number. And that dance number was to “Knee Deep, and George Clinton's in it; he's in the scene. And I just remember thinking to myself as a kid, this is so much fun, like music can be like this. I would rewind that little orange VHS tape over and over and over again, just to wear that scene out. And so that's like, in me, it's always been in me. It's been there since I was a little kid. And so I'm excited to be able to finally let that come out. I think one thing that maybe gets mistaken for your performance style is that it's just comedy, but really, you're having a good time. Being unapologetically happy about what you're doing is one of the biggest forms of resistance. I personally feel comedy — and laughter and joy — cuts through the fear that often is used to keep people in particular spaces.If you're laughing, if you're enjoying yourself, if you're poking fun, it requires a lot more work from the opposition to stop you. Because people want to laugh, people want to have a good time. And so what I try to bring to my thing, this “Nur-D” thing is, like — I am entertainment. I'm not a distraction.I'm the fiddler in the trenches. I am just as much a part of the war and the fight for what we need to do, as you guys are, people who are listening. But my job is to keep you motivated, to keep you having fun, thinking that tomorrow is worth it, and therefore, we will fight. It's comedy. It's fun. I make jokes. I'm gonna make a lot of them, but like, it's because… being sad is what they want. And I don't want to do that anymore. I want to just be happy.When you say that's what “they” want, what do you mean by that?I mean the powers that be… not to get too conspiracy theory about it, but there are people out there who have a vested interest in you buying what they're selling. And a lot of the time, they manufacture scarcity, they manufacture hurt so that you will buy the joy that they are selling: the temporary joy that they are selling. And for me, I'm like, no, let's bring some real joy, joy that comes from within, joy that can't be taken from you. And love for yourself, love for the things that make you happy. If you can operate in that, there is no force — business, political or otherwise — that can stop you. And then getting linked up with people that also agree with you? Now we're a super team. Now we can't be stopped. It's like Power Rangers up in here. Is there anything else you want to say about the record? I'd want to say, listen to it a thousand times a day, every day for the rest of your life, to help me pay rent! What I really want to say about the record is thank you to the Minnesota music community for kind of giving me proof of concept, sticking with me throughout all of these records, all of these projects.10 projects within the seven-year span that I've been out, to have them all be so well received, is so awesome. I'm very lucky. I understand how blessed I am in that capacity. So with this 10th record, it is really a thank you to the scene.

As a U.S. importer, is switching to DDP with your foreign seller to reduce duties right for your company? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

August 1st tariffs on small countries need to be reconsidered - look at Fiji and Lesotho as reasons why. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

CBP just announced that now all FDA-regulated products must be submitted with appropriate data sets regardless of de minimis value. With increased global reciprocal tariffs potentially around the corner, could this signal a broader de minimis prohibition?

Two Minutes In The Proverbs:  Running After Mirages  -  English only. We all have seen mirages on the highways in the summertime. There is a powerful spiritual lesson that we can learn from this curiosity! Based on Proverbs 23:4-5.  Recorded May 26, 2025.

Electric batteries are expected to see a hike in production costs, as Commerce has found China dumping active anode material in the US. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.    The $200% Problem: Batteries, Graphite, and Global Power Plays

CBP is focused on enforcement. And currently targeting steel & aluminum importers. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

A Florida Man got the award for the first person arrested for a new "super speeder" law that was in effect a mere TWO MINUTES. An Italian mechanic is shooting for a world record for his Fiat that is barely wide enough for one person to sit in. It was a birthday to remember for one Florida Man on meth who hijacked a train & picked up passengers around Key West.In this Midweek BONUS Episode...A Drunk Driver Had 73 Empty Beer Cans in His CarNurse Finds Drugs, Needles, & a Lighter in a FL Man's RECTUM During SurgeryA "Super Speeder" Got Busted 2 Minutes After FL's New "Super Speeding" Law Went Into EffectAngry Old FL Woman Hit Car in Walmart Parking Lot, Then Slapped DriverDriver "Hitting Everything but the Lottery" While Slamming Cars and Dragging Officer(Possible Overreaction Of The Day)...Teen Threatens to Shoot Up McDonald's Over Wrong $5 Meal Deal OrderProfessional Car Sitter Makes Sure Rides Don't Get Towed106 CATS...1 U-Haul Van(Priorities)...Man Continues To Compete In Race After Girlfriend Falls & Passes OutA Naked Man Assaulted Two People with WoodPA Man Wearing 'Fish Flops' Caught on Video Stealing Ronald McDonald StatueItalian Mechanic Turns Old Fiat Into the World's Narrowest Drivable CarFarmer Found Dead Inside 28-Ft. Python In IndonesiaFL Man Celebrates His Birthday by Smoking Meth, Hijacking A Sightseeing Train, & Picking Up TouristsGuy On A Plane "Jokes" His Laptop Is A BOMBRoad Rage!! One California Driver Steals The Other Driver's KeysJacksonville, FL Tops America's Most Boring Cities ListWomen Not Wearing Make-Up on First DatesCrash Covers I-80 In PA in Boxes of Mozzarella CheeseWelch Teacher Banned For Drinking, Dancing Macarena, & Cussing At Students In ClassWoman Marries Boyfriend in Vegas Wedding. Now He Wants Her to Move in With His Parents…in MAINEMore stupidity from the latest current events in the Insane Week In Review and our top 7 most supendous stupidity who made this week's Genius Awards!

Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced on July 14 that a new tariff on fresh tomato imports from Mexico will be imposed as soon as the US-Mexico tomato suspension agreement lapses.  For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

#366 In this episode, the host welcomes Peter Panagore for the third time on the podcast to delve into deep discussions on spirituality, mysticism, and the challenges of modern life. The conversation kicks off with Peter's insights on the suppression of internal salvation within Western religious frameworks, advocating for spiritual awakening from within rather than relying on external saviors. They discuss key themes such as the light breaking through worldly illusions, the mystical experiences Peter had during his near-death experience, and the importance of the heart in spiritual practice. Peter shares his extensive knowledge on ancient texts like the Gospels of Mary and Thomas, highlighting their significance in understanding Christ's teachings on oneness. They also explore the potential impact of AI and societal shifts on spirituality, emphasizing the role of love and compassion in shaping a benevolent future. The episode encourages listeners to embrace mystical experiences and integrate spiritual practices into their daily lives, fostering a sense of unity and compassion. About Peter: Reverend Peter Panagore, M. Div., Yale, is the author of two best-sellers, “Two Minutes for God,” a 7/365 collection of inspirational devotions that aired daily for fifteen years on two NBC News stations in Maine and New Hampshire, and ‘Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just the Beginning”, an audible best seller that is available globally. His upcoming third book tells true tales of modern mystics in the classical tradition, in the high hopes that he can inspire more people to come out and share their own mystical experiences.  – He previously served as a United Church of Christ minister and pastor in Maine and Connecticut. He now speaks from pulpits, stages, and on national and international media about Near Death Experience, the Reality of God, Christian mysticism, meditation, and prayer.  – Reverend Peter Panagore, M.Div (Yale) has had two near-death experiences, the first while ice climbing in 1980 and the second in 2015 due to a heart attack. In this episode, he recalls his near death experience in March 1980 when he went ice climbing along the Ice Fields Parkway in Alberta Canada with an experienced ice climber. He shares their countless misfortunes on their descent, how he was overcome by exhaustion and hypothermia. He recalls being in a proverbial tunnel and in those minutes, he has experience hell, forgiveness, and unconditional love. He also has encountered God. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - Unlocking the SECRETS of the Ancient Mystics (00:56) - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest (01:19) - Key Themes and Insights from the Podcast (03:34) - Peter's Near-Death Experience and Mystical Insights (07:28) - The Nature of Mystical Experiences (11:30) - The Role of Meditation and Surrender (23:07) - Historical Repression of Mysticism (29:27) - Modern Challenges and Spiritual Awakening (31:47) - The Great Awakening and AI's Role (34:06) - Climate Change and Its Impact on Livelihoods (34:44) - The Rise of Near-Death Experiences (36:08) - Healing Emotional Trauma (39:09) - The Concept of Ripening in Spirituality (43:42) - Exploring Mystical Texts and Gospels (48:19) - The Repression of Women in Early Christianity (54:23) - The Potential Impact of UFOs on Religion (57:44) - Manifestation and Living in the Flow (01:02:53) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts How to Contact Peter Panagore:www.peterpanagore.love   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

Russia and secondary countries may face 100% tariffs if no peace in the Ukraine within 50 days. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The goal of the bill, "Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act would be to implement a strategy to improve the security and resiliency of manufacturing capacity and supply chains for critical industries and emerging technologies.  For more information regarding this bill, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

No more pretending. Brazil and Sri Lanka get their tariff letters, but the US had a trade surplus with Brazil. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Man doing over 100 MPH right after the new Super Speeder law went into effect in Florida. https://www.lehtoslaw.com

Six more countries received reciprocal tariff letters today, and the court case is moving forward. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Reciprocal tariffs for all countries remain at 10% until August 1; however, copper may be subject to a 50% tariff. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Lots of letters were sent today as 14 countries learn their fate of the reciprocal tariffs, which won't go into effect until August 1. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

This episode offers a deeply personal conversation with Jaime and Alan Aurelia, the core members of the New York-based band Not From Concentrate. They share the journey of their unique "scrum" sound—a fusion of ska, punk, and grunge—and the even more profound journey of their relationship. You'll hear about Jaime's experience coming out as a transgender man and how this pivotal change rippled through their marriage, their music, and their lives.Alan speaks with remarkable openness about the initial pain and confusion, and the path towards a renewed understanding and deeper love for Jaime. Together, they explore themes of identity, the complexities of visibility for trans individuals (particularly the scarcity of gay trans male representation in media), and the strength found in unwavering commitment. It's a story about evolution, resilience, and the courage to live authentically, both as individuals and as a couple.Timestamped Key Takeaways[00:00:55] Introducing Not From Concentrate: Dan introduces the band and their "scrum" genre, a mix of ska, punk, and grunge.[00:02:18] Jaime Joining the Band: Jaime recounts joining the band, initially unfamiliar with ska, and learning the genre.[00:03:10] How Jaime and Alan Met: Alan and Jaime share the story of meeting at a college radio station.[00:04:07] Dating in a Band: The challenges and eventual success of their relationship starting within the band.[00:05:44] What is a Bass Diva?: Alan explains his protectiveness over his bass guitar.[00:07:23] The Misuse of "Woke": Discussion on how the term "woke" is often used to mask prejudice against queer people and people of colour.[00:07:41] Jaime's Transition: Jaime speaks about coming out as transgender and the beginning of his transition journey around the time of COVID.[00:08:53] Lack of Trans Representation: Jaime highlights the lack of visibility for gay trans men in media, which initially caused him confusion about his own identity. Dan mentions a report showing zero gay trans characters on British TV in a recent year.[00:12:34] Alan's Perspective on Jaime's Transition: Alan describes his emotional experience, comparing it to "watching your wife die" while working to fall in love with the same person anew. He discusses the conflict and the eventual reaffirmation of his love.[00:15:11] Navigating Transition with Scarce Resources: Jaime talks about the lack of resources for trans men, especially those transitioning later in life, and the negative predictions he received about his marriage.[00:18:18] Love and Growing Up: The conversation turns to the depth of their love and how they've navigated profound changes together, ultimately strengthening their bond.[00:21:21] Queer Culture and Music Genres: Dan and Alan discuss the narrow range of music genres often dominating queer cultural spaces and the importance of diversity in queer artistic expression.[00:22:26] Not From Concentrate's Audience: Alan describes their audience as ska lovers with an increasing number of queer people attending their shows. He emphasises that not all LGBTQ+ people want only dance or pop music.[00:25:32] A Moment of Recognition: Alan shares an anecdote about someone observing their affectionate interaction as a gay couple, making him feel seen.[00:26:23] The Desire for Normalcy: Discussion about the queer community's desire for acceptance and normalcy rather than dominance.[00:30:14] Alan's Two Minutes to the World: Alan speaks about the power of music as an equalizer and a positive force.[00:32:19] Gateway Song

Two Minutes in The Proverbs: Worse than a Fool!  -  English only.  Solomon warned about the sad fate of those who spend their lives acting foolishly. But he also warned us about those who are in a worse state!  Based on Proverbs 26:12.  Recorded May 2, 2025.

Fireworks were going off as the Senate advanced the big, beautiful bill today. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade.  

Details of the US-UK agreement have emerged and are effective as of today. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Companies utilizing the “First Sale Rule” must ensure compliance with all CBP's first sale legal requirements and have all supporting documentation to provide to CBP, should a transaction be questioned.  For more information on this topic, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

Two Minutes In The Proverbs:  Real Heroes  -  English and Spanish.   Many people dream of being fictional superheroes. Yet Solomon described modern-day champions that are real...and you and I can become one of those heroes!  Based on Proverbs 16:32.  This an updated version with translation of a podcast originally recorded April 21, 2022.  Dos Minutos En Los Proverbios:  Héroes Reales - Inglés y Español.   Muchas personas sueñan con ser superhéroes de ficción. Sin embargo, Salomón describió a campeones modernos que son reales... ¡y tú y yo podemos convertirnos en uno de esos héroes!  Basado en Proverbios 16:32.  Esta es una versión actualizada con traducción de un podcast grabado originalmente el 21 de abril de 2022.

CBP dissolves COAC working groups and subcommittees to restructure them & align with America First Policy. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Aluminum products will face 200% section 232 duties IF the country of smelt and cast is “unknown”. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

The math wasn't mathing so the Joint Taxation Committee changed the math for the cost of the tax bill which halves the budget for the GAO. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

A new Forced Labor Reporting portal has opened, allowing falsely charged companies to seek a remedy. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Can importers claim Chapter 98 exemptions for articles subject to section 232 tariffs? The answer isn't as clear as you may think. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

Deja Vu all over again!  Congress targets taxing foreign corporations/persons, but existing law may already do that. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

A new report identifies 4 critical minerals to be high-priority sectors under UFLPA. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

USTR proposes revised shipbuilding fees on Chinese vessels. Listen for more details on Two Minutes in Trade. 

On May 23, Rep. Jodey Arrington introduced HR 3575, which was introduced in the Senate as S.1886 by Jim Banks, called the “Axing Nonmarket Tariff Evasion Act” or the “ANTE Act.” For more information on this topic, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade.  

IEEPA tariff exemption date extended to June 16. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Section 232 comments on pharmaceutical and semiconductor investigations are available for review. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

232 investigations on lumber/timber and on copper comments mostly oppose new tariffs. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Let's measure twice and cut once!  Errors abound in the new Section 232 steel/Al tariff increase. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Exactly which HTSUS provisions do the 50% section 232 aluminum and steel tariffs cover? The answer may not be as clear as we think…yet.

EU IEEPA tariffs were paused until July 9th, then went to 50% on June 1, then paused again. Where are we now? Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

Good news, bad news, bad news, bad news. 50% 232 tariffs now only apply to the value of the steel/Al content, but other content must pay IEEPA tariffs, more goods are covered, and FTZ status is retroactive. More on Two Minutes in Trade.  

The Government backtracks on its agreement to expedite briefing in the Axle of Dearborn v. Department of Commerce IEEPA challenge and now seeks to stay the matter.  Listen for more on today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

Section 301 tariff exclusions due to expire on 5/31 were extended at the last minute until 8/31. Listen for more on Two Minutes in Trade. 

By Robin S Webber - How do you explain the unexplainable? How does one make sense from the senseless? It doesn't come by wishful thinking or momentary inspiration, but rather reaching deep into a core understanding of the rhythms of life deposited in one's heart. This message focuses on the rhythms of life, death, and

On this edition of The Will Cain Show's Friday sports episode, Will is joined by the Founder of 'Hounds & Heroes,' Bonnie-Jill Laflin, who also happens to be a longtime attendee of the Kentucky Derby. Will and Bonnie-Jill break down if you should bet on the winners by trainer, jockey, or horse for the 'Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.'  Bonnie-Jill also shares why she loves the Derby and the grand atmosphere as well as some of the horses to root for with fascinating backstories.  Tell Will what you thought about this podcast by emailing WillCainShow@fox.com Subscribe to The Will Cain Show on YouTube here: Watch The Will Cain Show! Follow Will on Twitter: @WillCain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices