Morning Joe Trump hails 'amazing' Xi meeting, cuts China tariffs
Oct 30, 2025
David Ignatius, a columnist and associate editor for The Washington Post, offers insights into the geopolitical implications of Trump's recent meeting with Xi, including tariff rollbacks and a tentative trade truce. Ose (Oz) Perlman, a professional mentalist, captivates by demonstrating mind-reading techniques and discussing his book on success habits. He shares practical tips on reading people and building rapport, emphasizing how these skills can enhance influence during negotiations and everyday interactions.
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Trade Truce, Not Strategic Settlement
- The Trump–Xi meeting produced a narrow de-escalation focused on trade, not security.
- David Ignatius and Richard Haass say it bought time but left major issues like Taiwan unresolved.
Nuclear Testing As Leverage
- Trump announced resuming nuclear testing to match Russia and China, signaling pressure on Moscow and Beijing.
- David Ignatius and Richard Haass view the move as leverage to push for arms control talks.
Military Pivot Toward Western Hemisphere
- The administration is shifting military focus from Europe and Asia toward the Western Hemisphere.
- Richard Haass warns this redirection is an enormously consequential reset of U.S. military resources.
