This podcast delves into key macroeconomic questions about the impact of President Trump's market-friendly cabinet and upcoming tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, alongside ensuing U.S. fiscal and trade policies. It discusses how these policies could trigger negative supply shocks and potential downturns, details defensive positioning strategies amidst tight credit spreads and inflation concerns, and examines quantitative signals across sectors like retail, cloud computing, and even Bitcoin. The discussion also highlights current market regimes, positioning models that favor defensive assets, and broader insights from relevant research materials.