In Hour 1 of The Burning Truth, Casey Hendrickson dives into the global shockwave triggered by Trump’s aggressive 104% tariff on China. From fast-fashion panic to stock market surges, Casey breaks it all down. Meanwhile, attention shifts to Afghanistan, where a mysterious U.S. military flight sparks rumors that the Taliban may have surrendered Bagram Air Base—rumors they quickly deny. It’s geopolitics, economic warfare, and military intrigue, all in one jam-packed hour.

💸 Trump Unleashes 104% Tariff on China

• Trump goes all-in with a 104% tariff, calling it a “reciprocal” trade policy

• No delays or walk-backs—just bold economic warfare

• China and Hong Kong stock markets plunge in response

📈 Markets Rally with Japan and South Korea Talks

• Despite China’s retaliation, U.S. markets rally

• Trump opens negotiations with Japan and South Korea

• Could this shift the balance in the Indo-Pacific?

👗 Fast-Fashion Fans Freak Out

• The tariffs hit cheap online shopping hard

• One user laments: “I can’t order 100 pieces of junk for $15?”

• Casey explains how tariffs are forcing Americans to rethink consumption

🛫 Mystery Flight to Afghanistan: What’s Going On at Bagram?

• U.S. military plane lands in Afghanistan, sparking online speculation

• Some reports suggest the Taliban handed Bagram Air Base back to the U.S.

• Trump previously voiced interest in reclaiming the airfield

• Taliban spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid denies the handover, calling the claims “propaganda”

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