China and the South Pacific - The Battle for the South Pacific

It’s September 9th. You’re listening to the President’s Daily Brief. Your morning intel starts now. ------ Today we are going to do a third Big Five Update this week. And I think you’re about to see why. First, America has seven days to avert a major economic crisis, with railroad workers set to strike if a deal doesn’t come through. Second, some illegal goods are getting into America from China. We’ll discuss what those are and why. Third, the Battle for the South Pacific continues, with an alarming development out of the Solomon Islands. Fourth, Europe and the United States are buying more Russian aluminum this year than last — this is an important brief. Finally, Russia’s Vladimir Putin says he might walk away from the wheat deal he made with Ukraine. We’ll talk about why. Plus, one more thing before I let you go. A reflection about the passing of Queen Elizabeth, and it’s one of hope. ------ Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief. Email: [email protected]