All-In Podcast
All-In Podcast
Industry veterans, degenerate gamblers & besties Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks & David Friedberg cover all things economic, tech, political, social & poker.
Jason CalacanisChamath PalihapitiyaDavid SacksDavid Friedberg
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Trump's First 100 Days, Tariffs Impact Trade, AI Agents, Amazon Backs Down

E226 • May 3, 2025 • 95 mins

In this episode, Aaron Levie from Box and Ryan Petersen from Flexport join the discussion. The team speculates on whether Sacks is back before diving into an analysis of Trump's first 100 days in office. The conversation shifts to global trade disruptions and how businesses are adapting to the evolving tariff landscape. They also explore Amazon's inconsistent stance on tariff pricing features and the associated national security implications. The discussion then transitions to AI, including the potential exponential growth of AI capabilities. The episode concludes with insights from the guests on how these developments impact their industries and the broader economic landscape.

Key Points

  • The first 100 days of Trump's administration have seen significant actions on border security and tariffs, leading to both sharp declines in ocean freight from China and substantial direct investments into the U.S.
  • AI agents are rapidly advancing, with exponential improvements in algorithms, chips, and data centers, suggesting a massive future impact on productivity and labor efficiency.
  • The implementation of AI in enterprises is facing challenges, particularly around error rates and regulatory compliance, but it holds enormous potential for automating previously unaffordable tasks and expanding into new areas of work.
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Speakers

Jason Calacanis

Host • 21%

Chamath Palihapitiya

Host • 23%

David Sacks

Host • 24%

Ryan Petersen

Guest • 12%

Aaron Levie

Guest • 20%

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