The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle Trump tries to negotiate a trade agreement with China
Oct 30, 2025
Join Vaughn Hillyard, MSNBC's senior White House correspondent, for insights on Trump's negotiations with China and the on-the-ground dynamics of his Asia trip. Dan Nathan from CNBC discusses the implications of Trump's economic strategies on the markets, while Andrew Ross Sorkin connects historical market behavior to today's trends, especially regarding AI. Bestselling author Arthur Brooks shares thoughts on societal impacts of policy instability and economic coercion, revealing how these complex issues shape our future.
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Trade Truce Focuses On Tariffs And Soybeans
- Trump is negotiating a trade truce with China focused on lowering tariffs and restoring purchases like soybeans.
- Vaughn Hillyard warns this mirrors his earlier trade war tactics that yielded limited farmer benefits.
Tariffs As Economic Coercion
- The administration uses tariffs as economic coercion to extract concessions from allies and partners.
- Vaughn Hillyard says coercion has won some short-term gains but raises long-term geopolitical and economic questions.
Deal Outcomes Will Determine Economic Confidence
- The economic consequences of a China deal or truce are massive and central to Trump's political standing.
- Peter Baker stresses markets and jobs hinge on clarity about tariffs and long-term policy stability.
