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13 MAY 2025: Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs; China Dunks on Trump for Doing It // Arab Planes and Stupid People // US Drug Companies Rejoice // Global News: China, India and Pakistan, Iran, Ukraine, and Romania

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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today's biggest stories shaping America and the world.

Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs, Ends "Economic Revolution" – The White House confirms tariffs on Chinese goods will fall to 10%, abandoning previous calls for decoupling. Trump says he "trusts" Xi Jinping on fentanyl, and markets surge—while U.S. mining stocks crash. Critics say Trump surrendered leverage in exchange for short-term gains.

Trump Defends Qatar Jet Gift: "Only a Stupid Person Would Refuse It" – Trump lashes out at critics of his plan to accept a $400M luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, and later for his presidential library. Critics warn of constitutional violations and security risks.

Pharma Industry Cheers Trump's Drug Order as Toothless – Trump's executive order to slash drug prices is seen as symbolic, not substantive. Pharma stocks rise as the industry prepares legal and congressional challenges.

Global Roundup: China's Bioweapon Fears and African Refugees Stir Controversy

- China Swabs Westerners at Airports – New reports of unexplained DNA collection at Shanghai raise fears of ethnic bioweapon research.

- U.S. Accepts White Afrikaner Refugees, Sparking Outrage – South Africa and U.S. left-wing activists blast the move as racist.

- India and Pakistan Ceasefire Holds—for Now – Airports reopen as leaders pursue peace talks, with Trump possibly joining Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey later this week.

- Iran Negotiations Continue in Secret – U.S., Iran, and Arab allies quietly debate whether Tehran can retain even a civilian nuclear program.

- Romania Dropped from Visa-Free Travel to U.S. – Trump ends Obama-era program over fears of Chile-style crime syndicates.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

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13 MAY 2025: Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs; China Dunks on Trump for Doing It // Arab Planes and Stupid People // US Drug Companies Rejoice // Global News: China, India and Pakistan, Iran, Ukraine, and Romania

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