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0:51 Trump to Ease on China?
3:02 Markets React
5:16 Ethanol Push
6:50 Summit Pipeline Setback
8:05 Another Spring Wheat Contract?
9:33 IMF Forecast
11:16 Trade and Logistics Impact

🇺🇸💼 Trump Signals Softer Tariffs in China Talks
President Trump says tariffs on Chinese goods may be reduced but not eliminated. “We’re going to be very nice,” he added. As markets feel the pressure 📉 and rates stay high, trade talks could gain urgency.

📊 Treasury Talks & Market Reaction
Treasury’s Scott Bessent says current tariffs aren’t sustainable — and that a new trade balance could emerge in 2-3 years. 📈 Stocks rallied on the optimism, with major indexes jumping nearly 3%.

⛽ Midwest Pushes for E15 Fuel Waivers
Seven Midwest governors 🧑‍🌾 are urging the EPA to approve E10/E15 waivers for the summer driving season. They say it’ll boost fuel supply and bring prices down — especially important amid current shortages.

🛑 South Dakota Nixes Carbon Pipeline
Summit Carbon’s pipeline plan got shut down ❌ as SD regulators voted 2–1 against it. The state’s eminent domain ban made land access nearly impossible. Summit plans a new route after investing $150M.

🌾 Spring Wheat Showdown: CME vs MIAX
CME launched its own spring wheat contract to compete with MIAX 🌾. Traders worry the market may not support two. CME is slashing fees to win volume, but MIAX holds strong with historic data and momentum.

🌍 IMF Lowers Global Outlook
The IMF just cut growth forecasts ✂️ for most major economies. For the U.S., 2025 growth is now seen at 1.8%—with inflation expected to hit 3%. The U.S.-China tariff battle is a key reason behind the slowdown 📉.

🚢 SoCal Trade at Risk
The West Coast’s logistics hub may be in trouble 😬. Tariffs are slashing cargo volumes at LA and Long Beach ports. Imports & exports could drop 10% starting next month, though diverted traffic might cushion the blow.

👇 Stay tuned for the latest on trade, tariffs, and fuel markets
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