13 MAY 2025: Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs; China Dunks on Trump for Doing It // Arab Planes and Stupid People // US Drug Companies Rejoice // Global News: China, India and Pakistan, Iran, Ukraine, and Romania

The Wright Report

Bryan Dean Wright

News, Politics

5 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he breaks down today’s biggest stories shaping America and the world.

Trump Rolls Back China Tariffs, Ends “Economic Revolution” – The White House confirms tariffs on Chinese goods will fall to 10%, abandoning previous calls for decoupling. Trump says he “trusts” Xi Jinping on fentanyl, and markets surge—while U.S. mining stocks crash. Critics say Trump surrendered leverage in exchange for short-term gains.

Trump Defends Qatar Jet Gift: “Only a Stupid Person Would Refuse It” – Trump lashes out at critics of his plan to accept a $400M luxury jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One, and later for his presidential library. Critics warn of constitutional violations and security risks.

Pharma Industry Cheers Trump’s Drug Order as Toothless – Trump’s executive order to slash drug prices is seen as symbolic, not substantive. Pharma stocks rise as the industry prepares legal and congressional challenges.

Global Roundup: China’s Bioweapon Fears and African Refugees Stir Controversy

- China Swabs Westerners at Airports – New reports of unexplained DNA collection at Shanghai raise fears of ethnic bioweapon research.

- U.S. Accepts White Afrikaner Refugees, Sparking Outrage – South Africa and U.S. left-wing activists blast the move as racist.

- India and Pakistan Ceasefire Holds—for Now – Airports reopen as leaders pursue peace talks, with Trump possibly joining Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey later this week.

- Iran Negotiations Continue in Secret – U.S., Iran, and Arab allies quietly debate whether Tehran can retain even a civilian nuclear program.

- Romania Dropped from Visa-Free Travel to U.S. – Trump ends Obama-era program over fears of Chile-style crime syndicates.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

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0:00.0	It's May 13th. I'm Brian Dean Wright, former CIA operations officer, and this is The Wright Report.
0:12.5	A good day to you, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Right Report, Your Daily News, podcast.
0:22.9	I've got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America and the world.
0:27.8	First up, President Trump and his team have confirmed that they are rolling back most all tariffs on China
0:33.0	and that we will not decouple the United States from that communist nation.
0:40.5	The stock markets are quite happy about that news, but are you?
0:42.2	We'll cover that in just a moment.
0:49.3	Second, President Trump says that if you disagree with his acceptance of that free 747 plane from the royal family of Qatar,
0:51.3	well, he says you're just kind of stupid.
0:55.3	Oh, we'll talk about that coming up. Third, U.S.
0:59.6	pharmaceutical companies are quite happy with President Trump's announcement about the rollback of drug prices. And that's because they think that they can beat President Trump because they say
1:04.4	his executive order is weak. Details on that shortly. Fourth, we go around the world this morning
1:09.9	for a bunch of global updates,
1:11.3	starting with a very bizarre piece of news about cheek swabs in China. Oh boy, it could be about
1:17.4	an ethnic bio weapon. Also updates from Iran, India, Pakistan, Ukraine. And finally, a hat tip to the
1:24.1	White House this morning regarding Romania. Your house is safer because of what
1:28.4	they just did. But before we get to that news, let's get to our top story of the morning. If you
1:34.8	were amongst the 10% of Americans who own 88% of the stocks in this country yesterday was a
1:40.7	very, very good day. As Newsweek and others reported, U.S. stock markets surged after President Trump and his Treasury Secretary Scott Besson announced a dramatic rolling back of tariffs on China.
1:52.1	And what a change it is.
1:53.7	Just one month ago, President Trump posted on his social media accounts about the tariff wars explaining that, quote,
2:00.0	this is an economic revolution and we will
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