President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are He is expected to reach a deal to avoid a new 100% US tariff on Chinese goods.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Beijing’s top trade negotiator.
On NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Bessent said a “framework” is ready for a meeting between Trump and Xi aimed at avoiding tougher tariffs starting Nov. 1 in case Beijing moves forward with its plans to impose restrictions on rare earth minerals.
Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday for an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, his first stop on a five-day tour of Asia that is expected to culminate Thursday with a face-to-face meeting with Xi in South Korea.
Trade agreements face advances and setbacks
the president He started his trip to Asia presiding over the signing of an enhanced ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia that he helped mediate earlier this year.
After the peace deal was signed, Trump (who had threatened to impose severe tariffs on both Thailand and Cambodia if the two countries did not reach an agreement) signed a reciprocal trade agreement with Cambodia and a framework for a reciprocal trade agreement with Thailand.
Trade negotiations between Canada and the US stalled, however, under Trump threatens an additional 10% tax on imports of Canadian products due to an anti-tariff television advertisement aired by the province of Ontario.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will also attend the ASEAN summit, but Trump told reporters he had no intention of meeting Carney there.
Hurricane Melissa maintained its powerful Category 4 strength on Sunday as it slowly moved toward Jamaica and was forecast to bring “catastrophic” consequences. flash floods and landslides to the Caribbean nation.
Melissa had maximum sustained winds of 140 mph as it moved west at 3 mph, the National Hurricane Center said in a morning update. The center of the storm was about 110 kilometers south of Kingston, the capital of Jamaica.
Forecasters said Melissa could strengthen into a Category 5 hurricane overnight before weakening again to a Category 4 when it makes landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday morning. The distinction, however, will make little difference to its impact on the island, as either category is expected to bring catastrophic destruction.
‘Meet the press’
Senator Rubén Gallego, Democrat of Arizona, in a interview on NBC News “Meet the Press” He described President Donald Trump’s decisions to attack suspected drug trafficking ships in the Caribbean as “murder.”
Asked if he believed the attacks were consistent with international law, Gallego said: “No, it’s murder.”
“It’s very simple,” he continued. “If this president feels they are doing something illegal, then he should use the Coast Guard. If there is an act of war, then use our military and then come and talk to us first. But this is murder.”
Gallego’s comments come as the United States has said it has carried out 10 attacks on suspected drug vessels since September, killing dozens of people. Two of the attacks occurred in the eastern Pacific and eight in the Caribbean Sea. NBC News has not independently confirmed whether the ships were carrying drugs.
Politics in brief
- 2028 taking shape: California Governor Gavin Newsom said he would “lie” if denied plans to consider a presidential run.
- Maybe we’ll come back: Former Vice President Kamala Harris told the BBC that could run for the White House again in the future.
- Turn off parallel concert: Air traffic controllers are about to miss your first paycheckforcing some to look for second jobs and raising concerns about overwork amid staff shortages.
- Blame game: The US Department of Agriculture posted a new message on their website blaming Democrats for the upcoming suspension of food stamps, saying assistance will stop starting Nov. 1.
India’s top court wanted Delhi’s stray dogs gone, but that may have made the problem worse
In the capital of India and its surroundings, Stray dogs are as ubiquitous as humans.
But managing their large numbers has become a test of governance and compassion. Supporters of Delhi’s stray dogs say hostility toward them has increased since India’s Supreme Court overturned an order that would have moved them all to shelters.
In its latest order, the court said only dogs suffering from rabies or being hostile should remain in shelters, while others should be dewormed, sterilized and vaccinated.
But the responsibility for carrying out the plan falls on ordinary residents. In any case, dogs can become a family for those who feed them regularly.
“The way we have our houses, the streets outside are homes for dogs,” said Geeta Gupta, who cares for about six dogs on her street. “They are like our own children: no matter how crazy they are, we can’t just leave them.”
Aaron Rodgers finds life after Green Bay: 3 seasons and 2 teams later
When Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers plays against Green Bay on “Sunday Night Football” For the first time since he forced his way out of the franchise three seasons ago, the Packers will see a quarterback diminished from his previous MVP form but still a more than viable starting quarterback.
“This week they’re asking me, ‘Is this a revenge game?'” Rodgers told reporters this week. “What do I have to avenge here? They paid me a lot of money; I grew up there and spent some of the best years of my life there and I have nothing but love for the organization.”
Last spring, Rodgers was released by the New York Jets and entertained only a few suitors in free agency as he mulled whether he would return for a 21st season. But as he approaches his 42nd birthday in December, the NFL’s oldest active player has helped Pittsburgh to a 4-2 start and first place in the AFC North.
NBC News will cover all the action.
- Former Jets star dies: Nick Mangold, one of New York’s most popular and decorated players, died at 41 years oldless than two weeks after announcing that he had kidney disease.
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In my opinion, the running community should be as inclusive as possible and we shouldn’t necessarily celebrate people who participate in these races because they can afford it.
Runner Mike Brydges talks about the increasing difficulty of participating in the best marathons in the world
Driven by the rise of running clubs, social media influencers, and a growing interest in wellness, The demand for marathons has increased in recent years.. That has created tension for runners who don’t qualify as elite and can’t afford to purchase bibs along with travel packages that cost thousands of dollars.
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