B1 English News | How China Got Around Trump's Tariffs

Learn English through today’s real news. Natural-pace English at B1, with a full transcript. In this episode: The White House says more than 40 countries helped China move goods through lower-tariff routes to avoid US tariffs, ahead of talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Also: A report says Instagram profiles are promoting the crossing to Ceuta, offering paid advice and spreading dangerous content about the journey. Today’s English focus: be due to meet, expected or planned to happen = expected or planned to happen. Vocabulary: profile (an account page on a social media site), content (the posts, photos, or videos people share online), traction (growing attention or support). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/english-b1-2026-08-15