From Washington: What We Know About The Trade Deal With China

After a visit to Asia that included a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Trump returned to the White House on Thursday, dismissing proposals to impose a 100% tariff. Michael Allen, Former National Security Council Senior Director and managing director of Beacon Global Strategies, joins to discuss how the meeting between President Trump and President Xi helped de-escalate trade tensions, China’s continued aggression in the South China Sea and the need to maintain a U.S. presence, and President Trump’s announcement directing the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing. Later, retired U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela James B. Story joins to discuss the state of Venezuela’s regime, the secrecy of U.S. military activity in the region, and the Maduro government’s ties to China, Russia, drug cartels, and terrorist organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices