28 JULY 2025: Trump Beats Europe in Trade Wars // Big Economic News This Week (Hold Your Pocketbook!) // Cheap Personal Robots // Delta’s Surveillance Flights // Global News: China, Gaza, Thailand/Cambodia

Jul 28, 2025

This week, a major trade deal between the U.S. and EU promises economic boosting tariffs and investments. A breakthrough in household robotics brings affordable autonomy, reshaping labor dynamics. Delta Airlines faces backlash over plans for suspicious pricing fueled by personal data. Tensions rise as a Chinese spy ship is found off Alaska, amplifying national security concerns. Lastly, the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Southeast Asia highlight the need for a reevaluation of U.S. foreign policies.

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Trump's Big EU Trade Win

President Trump achieved a major trade victory with the EU, securing 15% tariffs on European goods but zero on U.S. exports.
The EU also promised massive investments in American energy and manufacturing, boosting the U.S. economy significantly.

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Affordable Chinese Humanoid Robot

A Chinese firm released an affordable humanoid robot with AI for $5,500, far cheaper than typical $200,000 models.
This signals a coming major shift in labor and heralds a culture war over robots' roles in society.

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Delta's Surveillance Pricing Controversy

Delta Airlines planned to set ticket prices based on customers' digital financial data but denied the plan after backlash.
Lawmakers now propose legislation to ban this controversial surveillance-based pricing method.

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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In today’s episode, we cover

Make-or-Break Week for the Economy From tech company earnings to job reports, inflation data, and a critical Fed meeting, this week will set the tone for the rest of the year. President Trump also just landed a major trade win with the EU that could reshape global commerce and inject billions into the U.S. economy.

New EU Trade Deal Brings Cash and Concessions The European Union agrees to a sweeping deal with the U.S., 15% tariffs on European goods, zero tariffs on American exports, and massive European investments in American energy and manufacturing. Trump’s team calls it a “sovereign wealth fund without the oil.”

Humanoid Robots for $5,500 A Chinese firm unveils a Jetsons-style household robot that’s both affordable and autonomous. The rise of cheap, AI-infused machines signals a major shift in labor markets and a looming culture war over their place in society.

Delta’s AI “Surveillance Pricing” Backlash Delta is accused of planning to price tickets based on personal financial data scraped from customers’ digital lives. After a flood of backlash, the airline denies the plan, but lawmakers are already drafting legislation to ban it.

Chinese Spy Ship Off Alaska The U.S. Coast Guard catches a Chinese “research vessel” inside American maritime territory in the Arctic. Experts warn it’s part espionage mission, part probe of U.S. response times, reviving concerns about coastal security and covert tech threats.

Gaza Aid Blocked, Tensions High Secretary of State Rubio calls for a strategy overhaul as Hamas continues to block humanitarian aid and hold hostages. Israel pauses combat operations while launching aid drops, but the White House signals that Hamas’s days may be numbered.

Thailand-Cambodia Border Clash Could Spark U.S.-China Proxy Fight A century-old temple dispute ignites artillery fire, civilian evacuations, and a diplomatic scramble. Trump steps in, warning both sides to cease fire or face punishing tariffs. The region watches closely as China backs Cambodia and the U.S. leans toward treaty ally Thailand.

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