China's real estate problems, commercial restrictions, and lack of social safety net have led to a decrease in their spending power, making it difficult for them to buy American products. The US is pushing for more concessions from China, including the purchase of soybeans and rare earth magnets. However, China's nationalism and Xi Jinping's ability to make economic mistakes to look tough against Trump pose a challenge to the negotiations. [... more]

The US is heavily reliant on China for rare earths, which are crucial for the defense industry, AI, and other technologies. Joshua Ballard, CEO of USA Rare Earth, discusses the need for self-sufficiency and the challenges of establishing a domestic supply chain. [... more]

The French are violently protesting economic conditions, taking over a BlackRock office and setting it on fire, while Emmanuel Macron is in China meeting with Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, the US is experiencing its own economic struggles, including a potential dollar crisis, and the 2024 election is looming as a crucial moment for the country's future. [... more]