In this episode, Michelle starts with a summary of the day's top political stories. The episode delves into Trump's position on the US-China trade deficit, examining its potential impacts on international relations and domestic economics. The discussion then turns to the House Republican agreement on proxy voting, exploring its implications for legislative processes. The episode also covers the US decision to block imports from a South Korean salt farm, addressing the reasons and potential consequences. Additionally, a proposal for a global tax on shipping emissions is discussed, considering its possible effects on global trade and environmental policy. The episode concludes with a wrap-up and a call to follow for more updates.

(0:00) Welcome and Top Stories Summary

(0:41) Trump's Stance and the US-China Trade Deficit

(3:10) House Republican Proxy Voting Deal

(5:24) US Blocks Imports from South Korean Salt Farm

(8:04) Global Tax on Shipping Emissions Proposal

(10:00) Episode Wrap-up and Call to Follow