Daniela Velasquez de Leon

Sabree Beneshore, Marketplace reporter on business and crypto, outlines Bitcoin’s recent plunge and debate over crypto’s future. Ishan Thakur, Marketplace climate and energy reporter, covers planned power shutoffs in Colorado to reduce wildfire risk and resident impacts. Daniela Velasquez de Leon, general manager at Organics Unlimited, discusses tariffs and higher import costs for bananas. Daniel Ackerman, Marketplace finance reporter, breaks down Alphabet’s 100-year bond move.

Joining the discussion is Daniela Velasquez de Leon, General Manager at Organics Unlimited, who brings insights on how tariffs affect her banana import business. They delve into the shocking jump in homeownership costs, now requiring a household income of $117,000—up 50% since 2020. The conversation touches on the emotional impact of fluctuating tariffs and currency values on small businesses, revealing the intricate web connecting everyday expenses and global trade policies.