U.S. and China extend trade truce

The U.S. and China have extended their trade truce, putting aggressive tariffs on hold for now. Insights from a factory owner reveal how these shifting dynamics affect production and smaller businesses. Meanwhile, U.S. cities are grappling with trash collection strikes, leading to overflowing garbage and community concerns. This episode also highlights the geopolitical control over rare earth minerals and the impacts of labor unrest on local economies.