EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 51 MIN
05-18-2026 - China Ag Deals vs. Reality, EV Fees Fight, and the $1.7B Jan. 6 Fund
from Behind The Ballot · host Mikal Jenkins, Muhamed Alic
President Trump said he is delaying a planned U.S. strike on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies and ongoing nuclear negotiations, though both sides remain far apart amid a fragile ceasefire. Iran is also moving ahead with a new Strait of Hormuz control system that could charge transit fees and tighten oversight of one of the world’s key oil routes. Following Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House announced major trade commitments including Chinese purchases of U.S. agriculture and Boeing aircraft.
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President Trump said he is delaying a planned U.S. strike on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies and ongoing nuclear negotiations, though both sides remain far apart amid a fragile ceasefire. Iran is also moving ahead with a new Strait of Hormuz control system that could charge transit fees and tighten oversight of one of the world’s key oil routes. Following Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House announced major trade commitments including Chinese purchases of U.S. agriculture and Boeing aircraft.
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05-18-2026 - China Ag Deals vs. Reality, EV Fees Fight, and the $1.7B Jan. 6 Fund
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