The state of U.S.-China trade

Ahead of the Trump–Xi summit, host(s) examine the simmering trade tensions and tariffs that continue to define the U.S.–China relationship, even as AI safety is set to top the agenda. The episode also questions whether copper prices are losing their long-held status as a reliable bellwether of global economic growth, looks at how airlines are cutting routes in response to high fuel costs, and profiles Ohio cities’ push to attract recent graduates. The program closes with a lighter note declaring brunch passé.