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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 11 MIN

Much ado about a China trade deal

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President Trump announced a new trade deal with China after days of negotiations. Here’s the thing: Trump’s tariffs on China will stay the same. So what did the two countries actually agree to? We’ll get into it. And, after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired a panel of experts that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines, doctors and insurance companies are wondering who they should look to for guidance. Plus, a life-sized stuffed moose on Capitol Hill makes us smile.Here’s everything we talked about today:"Trump Hails Progress With China, but Details Are Sketchy"  from The New York Times"RFK Jr. just fired the government’s vaccine experts. What do you do now?" from Vox"Former CDC director reacts to RFK Jr.’s firing of entire vaccine advisory panel" from PBS News"If you move a moose through the Senate" from Roll Call"An 84-Year-Old Woman on a Pony Inspires Awe—and Concern—in the U.K." from The Wall Street JournalWe want to hear from you. Email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

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President Trump announced a new trade deal with China after days of negotiations. Here’s the thing: Trump’s tariffs on China will stay the same. So what did the two countries actually agree to? We’ll get into it. And, after Health Secretary Robert...

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