Newscast The Art of the Trump-Xi Trade Deal
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Oct 29, 2025 
Laura Bicker, a China correspondent reporting from South Korea, breaks down the critical issues surrounding the Trump-Xi meeting, including TikTok negotiations and the significance of soybeans in trade discussions. Anthony Zurcher, a US correspondent, dives into the political implications of tariffs and fentanyl in negotiations. Also featured is Justin Rowlatt, the BBC climate change editor, who discusses the relationship between Hurricane Melissa and climate change, emphasizing the increasing unpredictability of weather events and the urgent need for global adaptation ahead of COP.
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Catalogue Of Presidential Gifts
- Adam Fleming catalogues quirky gifts Trump received on his travels, from a gold-plated jet to a cheetah-fur robe.
- The presenter uses these gifts to set a lighthearted tone before the main discussion.
Framework Deal Covers TikTok, Tariffs, Rare Earths
- China and the US appear to have negotiated a broad framework covering TikTok, tariffs and strategic goods like rare earths.
- Rare earths give China a global chokehold, so any deal will hinge on reciprocal concessions such as increased US soybean purchases.
Rare Earths Are Strategic Leverage
- China controls about 90% of rare earths processing, creating strategic leverage beyond bilateral trade.
- That leverage affects everything from smartphones to military equipment and shapes negotiation dynamics.