Trump Claims Hormuz is 'Open For Business' | Balance of Power 04/17/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) shares his disbelief when discussing President Trump saying the Strait of Hormuz is open. Neil Bradley, US Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President, talks about the impact the Middle East conflict is having on small businesses.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Balance of Power: Late Edition Begins
00:01:37 - Josh Wingrove on President Trump Says The Strait of Hormuz is Open, Is Strait Actually Open, What to Expect From Trump During Friday Night Event
00:05:19 - Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) on Reaction to Pres. Trump Saying Strait is Open, Iran Strategy, FISA Vote
00:14:00 - Power Moves: Top Financial Stories of The Day
00:16:42 - Neil Bradley, US Chamber of Commerce Executive VP, on US Small Businesses Brace for Impact of Middle East Conflict
00:24:55 - Mike McGlone Shares His Insight on How Hormuz Opening Will Impact Oil & Gas
00:32:10 - Political Panel React to Pres. Trump Saying Strait of Hormuz is Open, US-Iran Negotiations, What Will Market Look Like Monday
00:38:06 - Power Brief: Top Stories Watching Tonight
00:39:54 - Jeff Mason on Pres. Trump to Deliver Remarks in Phoenix, Arizona
00:41:58 - Political Panel React to What to Expect From Trump This Weekend, VP Vance on Voter Reaction to Mideast Policy
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