CNN 5 Things China Trade Deal, US Nuclear Tests, Melissa Aftermath and more
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Oct 30, 2025 Tensions rise as President Trump's trade talks with China's Xi Jinping lead to a short-term deal on tariffs and soybeans. Trump also hints at restarting nuclear testing for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc across the Caribbean, raising death tolls and prompting a US relief response. The military conducts lethal strikes on drug boats, sparking legal concerns. In sports, a Blue Jays rookie delivers a stunning, record-breaking performance in the World Series.
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High-Stakes Trade Truce
- President Trump described his meeting with Xi Jinping as a major success and announced a one-year trade deal covering many issues.
- The agreement reportedly lowers the overall US tariff rate on Chinese goods to 47% and addresses soybeans, rare earths and TikTok concerns.
Nuclear Testing Threat Renewed
- Trump warned the Defense Department may begin nuclear testing immediately, signaling a sharp policy shift.
- He cited alleged tests by China and Russia though no nuclear test has occurred among the superpowers since 1996.
Survivor Account From Montego Bay
- A Montego Bay resident described waist-high water and rescuers breaking into his home to save him.
- Hurricane Melissa devastated Jamaica, knocked out power to most of the island, and contributed to at least 30 deaths across the region.