Global News Podcast Trump and Xi meet to discuss trade war
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Oct 30, 2025 
Stephen McDonnell, a seasoned Beijing correspondent, offers insights on the recent meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, where they discussed a potential truce in the trade war. He highlights the complexities of tariffs and disputes over technology and rare-earth minerals that linger post-meeting. Nick Davis reports from Jamaica, detailing the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, with collapsed infrastructure and extensive flooding complicating rescue efforts. Together, they shed light on crucial global issues affecting millions.
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China Resisted Tariff Pressure
- China showed resilience against US tariffs and refused to buckle in the trade war with the US.
- Stephen McDonnell says this leaves both sides back where they started on major trade issues, with little movement expected while Trump remains in power.
Nuclear Testing Declared To Match Rivals
- Trump announced immediate resumption of US nuclear weapons testing citing Russia and China.
- David Willis notes the move responds to recent Russian weapons tests and signals a desire to match capabilities.
Black River Hospital Evacuation
- Nick Davis described Black River Hospital flooded and isolated after Hurricane Melissa.
- He recounts an eight-hour rescue journey for patients from a town he says was "gone".
