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5 min readPresident Trump returned to Washington from China with no written trade deal for American farmers, grain markets tumbled in response, and a mistrial was declared in Harvey Weinstein’s latest sex crimes trial. Those are the dominant developments in this Friday morning news roundup, which also covers a U.N. aid appeal for fuel-starved Cuba, an FAA review of a proposed ceremonial arch near Reagan National Airport, and rising gas prices.
Trade talks in Beijing yield no paper, and soybean prices drop
The centerpiece of the episode is the aftermath of President Trump’s trip to China. While Trump told Fox News that his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping is “the most important thing” and that “it’s all about relationship,” the summit produced no signed agreements. The White House has said China verbally committed to buying 25 million metric tons of soybeans annually, but that figure was not put on paper, and there was no deal for additional purchases beyond that baseline.
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- 1 (00:36) **Trump Returns from China with Few Details** - President Trump arrives back in Washington after talks focused on trade, Taiwan, and tensions in the Middle East, offering few concrete agreements.
- 2 (01:12) **Grain Markets Fall After No Firm Trade Deal** - Soybean and corn markets drop after Trump leaves Beijing without a written trade agreement for American farmers.
- 3 (02:25) **UN Seeks More Aid for Cuba Amid Energy Crisis** - The United Nations tries to drum up more aid for Cuba, which faces severe fuel shortages and a worsening humanitarian situation.
- 4 (03:31) **FAA Reviews Safety of Trump's Arlington Arch Design** - The FAA examines whether President Trump's proposed ceremonial arch near Arlington National Cemetery could interfere with protected airspace or create aviation hazards.
- 5 (03:58) **Harvey Weinstein's Latest Trial Ends in Mistrial** - Jurors split 9-3, with nine believing Weinstein was not guilty of raping Jessica Mann in 2013.
- 6 (04:54) **Gas Prices Hit Four-Year High** - Triple A reports the national average for a gallon of regular gas is now around $4.53, the highest level in four years.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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