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Right now in April 2026, ordinary people worldwide face two massive disruptions: the US tariff war and AI job anxiety. Discover what they really mean for your life, career, and future in this eye-opening episode.Episode HighlightsTariff War Impact: US tariffs jumped from 2.4% to over 10%—highest since 1947. Businesses pass costs to consumers via higher prices, layoffs, and frozen hiring. IMF cuts global growth to 3.1%; uncertainty paralyzes small businesses from Mexico City to Southeast Asia.AI Tsunami: 55,000 US jobs cut in 2025 due to AI (Amazon: 15,000; Salesforce: 4,000). 52% of workers fear displacement; 62% say leaders ignore emotional toll on identity and self-worth.The Hidden Pattern: Both crises erode economic security and professional identity—echoing "liquid modernity" (Zygmunt Bauman). Leaders need human-centered solutions, not just data.Hosted by Rebeca Dallal Fratz, innovation management expert and cultural intelligence specialist. We connect global patterns to real people—not markets or governments.Timestamps00:00 Intro: Two Tsunamis Hitting Now01:40 Tariff War Explained05:30 AI Job Fears & Stats10:00 Connecting the Dots13:00 What It Demands of UsWhy Watch?If you're a leader, professional, or anyone navigating 2026 uncertainty, this frames tariffs, AI disruption, trade war effects, AI anxiety, and adaptation tools. Share with someone feeling the pressure!#EchoesOfTheWorld #TradeWar2026 #AITsunami #TariffsImpact #AIJobLoss #GlobalDisruption #InnovationManagement #CulturalIntelligence #RebecaDallalSubscribe for bi-weekly episodes! New ones every two weeks in English & Spanish.🔔 Hit notifications!