What to Know
- President Donald Trump said he has made deals with China after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping this morning, the final day of a trip to Asia that was an opportunity for the leaders of the world’s two largest economies to stabilize relations after months of turmoil over trade issues.
- Trump said he would reduce fentanyl tariffs on China to 10% from 20%. In return, Xi agreed to a one-year reprieve on China’s export curbs on rare earth materials.
- As the government shutdown entered day 30, there were signs of progress as Senate Majority Leader John Thune suggested bipartisan back-channeling between rank-and-file lawmakers “have ticked up significantly.”
- Casey Means, Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, was set to face senators this morning for her confirmation hearing, but the testimony has been postponed after she went into labor.
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