Trump Renames Lake Ontario | Radio Balance of Power: Early Edition 8/27/2026

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 27, 2026 at 20:30  |  52:53  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Charlie Pellett — Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg
Catherine Edwards — Economic Policy Consultant
Donald Trump — President of the United States
Doug Farrar — Principal, Maywood Strategies
John Herbst — Former US Ambassador to Ukraine, Atlantic Council Eurasia Center

Summary

The episode covers President Trump's Oval Office order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, his Texas trip to support Ken Paxton, and his threat of substantial tariffs on Canadian cars. It also discusses Nvidia's post-earnings surge and AI market strength, Jackson Hole expectations for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, and fiscal/inflation concerns including beef prices. Geopolitical segments cover Russia-Ukraine escalation risks and US pressure on Iran.

  • Nvidia shares rally after blowout earnings and a 70% revenue growth forecast, easing AI spending worries.
  • Dollar General rises after raising its annual revenue view, while Dollar Tree falls after earnings.
  • Trump announces tariffs on Canadian car imports and escalates trade rhetoric against Canada.
  • Trump signs an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
  • The political panel discusses data center opposition as a Texas midterm issue.
  • John Herbst warns Russia may strike NATO territory and supports Patriot missile licensing for Ukraine.
  • Jackson Hole preview focuses on Kevin Warsh's Fed speech and Fed independence.
  • Kathryn Edwards discusses structural drivers keeping beef prices high and fiscal deficit concerns.
Ideas
Charlie Pellett Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg 3:16
Nvidia's 70% revenue growth eases AI fears.
Nvidia shares are jumping after blowout earnings, and the company says revenue will grow about 70% next year, easing fears that AI spending is poised to lose momentum.
NVDA MED
Donald Trump President of the United States 23:43
Trump tariffs threaten Canadian car exports.
Trump says Canada has been ripping off the US on trade, costing about $60 billion a year, and announces substantial tariffs on Canadian car imports to stop Canadian-made cars from entering the US, a negative for Canadian auto/trade exposure.
EWC MED
Charlie Pellett Anchor/Reporter, Bloomberg 40:44
Dollar General raised annual revenue outlook.
Dollar General lifted its annual revenue outlook after a quarterly sales beat, sending shares up 4.1% on a company-specific positive earnings signal.
DG MED
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Speakers: Charlie Pellett, Donald Trump  · Tickers: NVDA, EWC, DG