This segment breaks down the escalating trade tensions, including new tariffs under the Balance of Payments Act and Section 338, as well as the legal authority of the executive branch in economic crises. Mark Tepper analyzes stock market inflows, Nvidia’s earnings amid AI and export restrictions, and the role of executive power in shaping trade policy. He argues for raising the retirement age to address Social Security’s looming insolvency and criticizes political inaction on the issue. The conversation also touches on long-term implications of court rulings and the intersection of national security, trade deficits, and fiscal policy.