Thursday, May 8th, 2025 - US-China meeting ; EU-China reset; Flight scares & fighter jet losses; Greenland intel push & more

Morning Announcements

Betches

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🗓️ 8 May 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Today’s Headlines: The US and China are set to meet this weekend to discuss trade relations, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent meeting Chinese officials for what could be just a preliminary discussion about de-escalation. Meanwhile, the EU and China appear to be warming up diplomatically, with European leaders signaling a potential reset, while the EU accelerates trade talks with Southeast Asian nations. Back in the US, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces that interest rates will remain steady but warns that ongoing trade conflicts could lead to stagflation if not resolved. In aviation news, Newark Airport faces safety concerns after two instances of losing radar and radio contact, prompting some air traffic controllers to take medical leave. Reagan National Airport has also suspended Blackhawk helicopter flights after recent landing issues. Overseas, the US Navy loses two fighter jets in the Red Sea, both crashing during carrier landings, though the pilots were safely recovered. Domestically, controversy arises as a federal judge blocks the deportation of Southeast Asian immigrants to Libya, after reports that ICE coerced detainees into signing deportation agreements. Additionally, the sudden removal of the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board raises questions amid ongoing investigations. Lastly, intelligence efforts increase concerning Greenland, as the US explores potential support for taking over the territory. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: CNBC: China says U.S. asked for trade meeting in Switzerland Euronews: Signs of EU-China reset intensify as Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for Victory Day France: EU trade chief says accelerating free trade talks with Asia CNBC: Fed meeting recap: Powell rules out a preemptive rate cut to blunt any tariff impact NY Times: How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel Live & Let’s Fly: United Airlines CEO Says Newark Airport Is Safe—But There’s Just One Problem WA Post: Army suspends helicopter flights to Pentagon after airliners abort landings Yahoo: Vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board is unexpectedly removed from position CNN: Second US Navy jet is lost at sea from Truman aircraft carrier NBC News:Judge blocks deportation flight of Asian migrants to Libya WSJ: Exclusive | U.S. Orders Intelligence Agencies to Step Up Spying on Greenland Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:27.8	Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese trade officials in a meeting that China says is taking place at the United States request.
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