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Jan 31, 2017

01/31/2017: Businesses react to Trump’s policies

We’re leading off with two macro-economic stories today. First, currency manipulation: Trump and his aides have accused China, Japan and now Germany of benefiting from undervalued currency. Then, companies are trying to figure out how to navigate the new Trump era. Some are feeling pressure to move manufacturing back to the States, or take a stand on his executive order, and others just want to stay off his Twitter feed. Plus, a preview of this week’s “Make Me Smart.”

President Donald Trump signs two executive orders during a visit to the Department of Homeland Security with Vice President Mike Pence, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and other officials on Jan. 25 in Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump signs two executive orders during a visit to the Department of Homeland Security with Vice President Mike Pence, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and other officials on Jan. 25 in Washington, D.C.
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Segments From This Episode

How Iranian-American businesses are handling the travel ban
by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill
MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images
The business challenges that Iranians living in the U.S. might face.
Uber and Airbnb in the age of Trump
by Kai Ryssdal
DANIEL SORABJI/AFP/Getty Images
In his new book, Brad Stone writes about Silicon Valley startups that are changing the world.
That shirt you’re wearing? It’s a global product
by Marielle Segarra
What will Trump's trade plans mean for the clothing industry?
Apple reports record profits in first quarter
by Kai Ryssdal
Stephen Lam/Getty Images
It sold 78 million iPhones in three months.
Does Germany manipulate the euro?
That can be hard to pin down.
Mexican workers warily follow Trump policies
by Kimberly Adams
PEDRO PARDO/AFP/Getty Images
As U.S. companies react to changing trade policies, Mexican workers are watching.

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We’re leading off with two macro-economic stories today. First, currency manipulation: Trump and his aides have accused China, Japan and now Germany of benefiting from undervalued currency. Then, companies are trying to figure out how to navigate the new Trump era. Some are feeling pressure to move manufacturing back to the States, or take a stand on his executive order, and others just want to stay off his Twitter feed. Plus, a preview of this week’s “Make Me Smart.”