Reuters World News Tehran evacuation call, expanded travel ban and China's slimmer pigs
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Jun 17, 2025 Tensions escalate as President Trump calls for the evacuation of Tehran amidst ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran. The U.S. administration considers expanding the travel ban to include 36 additional countries, raising significant diplomatic questions. Meanwhile, China is moving away from fattening pigs for market gain, indicating a shift in agricultural strategy that has ripple effects on global trade. Join in for insights on these critical geopolitical and economic developments.
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US's Delicate Iran-Israel Stance
- The U.S. tries to maintain distance between itself and Israel's attacks on Iran while being informed beforehand.
- Military assets moved to the region offer defensive and offensive options amid risks of escalation.
Travel Ban as Diplomatic Leverage
- The expanded travel ban depends on countries' cooperation with U.S. immigration policy.
- The administration uses this as leverage in bilateral relations beyond national security concerns.
China's Slimmer Pig Policy
- China's crackdown on "refattening" aims to reduce pork market volatility and cut feed imports.
- Slimmer pigs consume less imported animal feed, mitigating trade war impacts.