Morning Brew Daily US to Ban Farmland Sales to China & Middle Managers Crashing Out?
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Jul 9, 2025 The U.S. government is cracking down on foreign ownership of farmland, particularly targeting China due to national security concerns. Robinhood dives into the world of tokenized equities, stirring up regulatory debates. We explore the fallout for middle managers as companies restructure in the age of AI. A quirky betting controversy emerges over President Zelensky's attire, highlighting the intersection of politics and fashion trends. Plus, intriguing insights into teen transportation shifts and the impact of public perception on decentralized markets.
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US Bans Foreign Farmland Sales
- The USDA is banning farmland sales to buyers tied to foreign adversaries like China to protect food and national security.
- Chinese-owned farmland is a very small percentage of U.S. farmland but still seen as a geopolitical risk near military bases.
Tokenized Private Market Investing
- Platforms like SoFi and Robinhood now offer access to investments in private companies for just $10.
- However, these are tokenized shares with regulatory and endorsement issues from companies like OpenAI.
Middle Management Is Dying Out
- Middle managers are being cut as companies flatten org charts to increase individual contributor to manager ratios.
- AI tools reduce managerial workload by automating routine tasks, further decreasing manager demand.