Morning Wire Cartel Attack Prep & Tariff Deal Talks | Afternoon Update | 2.3.25
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Feb 3, 2025 Mexican drug cartels pose a rising threat to U.S. forces, with discussions about suicide drones and National Guard deployments. Meanwhile, U.S.-China trade dynamics shift as new tariffs emerge and Panama pivots its diplomatic stance. The influence of China over the Panama Canal raises questions about agreements, while NPR and PBS face backlash over controversial reporting. Additionally, the podcast dives into the heated debate surrounding Grammy winners, adding a splash of entertainment to current events.
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Cartel Attack Plans
- Mexican drug cartels plan to attack U.S. border patrol agents with bomb-laden drones and explosives.
- They also encourage harassment and violence against ICE agents through social media.
Tariff Delay and Border Troops
- President Trump delayed tariffs on Mexico for 30 days after discussions with Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum.
- Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard troops to the U.S. border to combat drug trafficking.
China-US Trade Talks
- China expresses willingness to negotiate tariffs with the Trump administration after new tariffs were imposed.
- They want to revisit the 2020 Phase 1 trade deal and may treat TikTok as a commercial matter.