In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• China unleashes a new tactic in the ongoing tariff war, weaponizing TikTok to convince American consumers they're massively overpaying for luxury goods. We'll explain how viral videos are reshaping perceptions and why this strategy matters.

• Later, the United States is reportedly preparing a major drawdown in Syria, potentially cutting troop numbers in half. We'll discuss what this means for regional stability and America's future role in the Middle East.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• Fallout from Trump’s tariff blitz is hitting hard in China, where chip traders say business has all but collapsed.

• Following weeks of U.S. airstrikes, Yemen’s government may be preparing a ground offensive against Houthi rebels.

• France is rocked by coordinated attacks on its prisons, as gunmen torch vehicles and fire on facilities amid a crackdown on cocaine trafficking.

• Back of the Brief: Caribbean leaders warn Haiti’s government may soon collapse as gangs tighten their grip on the country.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First, the U.S.-China tariff war is taking another alarming turn, as China stops shipments of essential rare earth metals and magnets, imperiling U.S. industries reliant on Beijing’s minerals monopoly.

• Later in the show—we turn to the southern border, where according to new data from US Customs and Border Protection, illegal migrant crossings have plummeted to a record low under the Trump administration.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• The United States and Iran are heading back to the negotiating table for another round of nuclear talks—but at the same time, top Iranian officials are now openly advocating for the development of a nuclear bomb.

• Washington and Riyadh are on the verge of finalizing a nuclear cooperation deal, signaling a major milestone in Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to develop atomic energy.

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure at home. Thousands of Israeli veterans, Mossad operatives, and elite paratroopers are calling for an end to the Gaza war—even if it means negotiating with Hamas.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief: New satellite imagery shows North Korea may be constructing its largest warship to date.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• Trouble is brewing at China’s biggest ports. With factories slowing and exports backing up, the pressure from President Trump’s new tariffs is starting to show.

• Russia marks Palm Sunday with a deadly missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy. At least 30 civilians are reported dead, underscoring President Putin’s continued defiance of peace efforts.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief:

• The White House is easing off the gas in the trade war with China—at least for now. Smartphones, hard drives, and other electronics are getting a last-minute exemption from steep new tariffs.

• American and Iranian officials meet face-to-face in Oman for the first time in years. The White House calls the meeting “constructive,” raising hopes for a potential thaw in relations.

• President Trump unveils his plan to buy Greenland. There’s no invasion involved—but there might be a multi-billion-dollar offer.

• And in today’s Back of the Brief: President Trump gives the Pentagon expanded control over federal land along the Southern Border, aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement.

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In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:

• President Trump pulls back on tariffs—except when it comes to China. Gordon Chang joins us to explain what this economic clash means for the global economy—and why it could hurt China more than the United States.

• On the battlefield, both Russia and Ukraine have launched fresh offensives, with fighting intensifying on multiple fronts. George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War breaks down what’s driving the new surge in combat—and what could come next.

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First, an update on the ongoing trade war, as China hits back at Trump’s massive 145 percent tariff by hiking rates on U.S. goods. But officials with the CCP also signaled it will likely be their last escalation, saying they will ignore any additional tariff increases by the US.

• Later in the show, a bombshell report reveals that Chinese officials acknowledged in a secret meeting that their government is behind widespread cyberattacks targeting critical U.S. infrastructure over America’s support for Taiwan.

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In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: 

• We’ll start things off with the global reaction to President Trump's surprise tariff pause, as the EU reverses course on economic retaliation, the White House inches closer to signing new trade agreements with more than a dozen countries, and an irate China vows to "fight to the end."

• Later in the show, ahead of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran this weekend, President Trump is warning that he has a deadline in mind for reaching a potential agreement, and that Israel will lead strikes against the mullahs if they refuse to bend on the nuclear issue. 

• Plus, amid mounting tensions over the situation in Syria, Israel and Turkey are holding "technical talks" aimed at preventing conflict between their troops.

• In our 'Back of the Brief—In a move that risks antagonizing Israel, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France may officially move to recognize a Palestinian state as early as June. 

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In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:

• First, tensions between America and China over the Panama Canal are heating up, as the U.S. inks a new defense and security pact with Panama, and China accuses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of "spreading rumors and sowing discord" in the region.

• Later in the show, a Russian-American ballerina who had been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than a year was released from Kremlin custody on Thursday in the latest prisoner swap with the United States. 

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