El-Sayed Fights Trump Villain Tag | Radio Balance of Power: Early Edition 9/8/2026

Summary

The episode covers the post-Labor Day market tone, with stocks lower as oil trades near $92 and rate concerns linger. It focuses on Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and other goods, the Russia-Ukraine war and its energy supply implications, and the approaching U.S. midterms. Political panel and candidate interviews frame tariffs, gas prices, and healthcare policy as key voter issues.

• Stocks are lower in the Tuesday session while oil trades near $92 and yields remain elevated.
• Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs, including 50% on many U.S. steel items, raising trade-war risk.
• Trump's Bombardier threat draws Republican pushback, especially from Kansas.
• Witkoff and Kushner visit Russia and Ukraine with no major breakthrough.
• Melinda Haring says Ukraine has hit nearly every major Russian oil refinery, creating energy supply risk.
• Political panel discusses gas prices, tariffs, and voter frustration before the midterms.
• Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed outlines corporate regulation, Medicare for All, and anti-war positions.
• SpaceX is expected to rise on index rebalancing, and Apple has a major product event ahead.