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5 min readPresident Trump is returning to Washington after a state visit to China, where the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies discussed trade in beans, beef, and Boeing aircraft. That is one of several developments in this NPR News Now update, which also covers a deadly Russian barrage on Ukraine, a surprise CIA visit to Cuba, a spike in evictions in Minneapolis following a federal immigration surge, and a looming strike deadline for the Long Island Rail Road.
Trade, Strikes, and a Surprise Visit
President Trump capped his state visit to China with discussions focused on three major U.S. export items: soybeans, beef, and Boeing aircraft. NPR’s Tamar Keith reported that there has been some movement to allow U.S. beef producers to resume exports to China, and Trump said in an interview with Sean Hannity that China would be buying large quantities of soybeans and Boeing planes. The question remains whether China is fully committed to those purchases.
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- 1 (00:04) **Trump Returns from China State Visit** - President Trump heads back to Washington after talks with Chinese leaders on trade.
- 2 (01:03) **Russia Strikes Ukraine, Death Toll Rises to 24** - New Russian missile and drone barrage targets Kyiv and other areas, leveling an apartment building.
- 3 (02:02) **CIA Director Makes Surprise Visit to Cuba** - John Ratcliffe delivers a stern message from Trump amid Cuba's energy crisis.
- 4 (03:01) **Immigrant Aid in Minneapolis Sees Donations Dry Up After Federal Surge** - Community groups that saw a spike in donations during a Trump administration enforcement surge now face a funding gap.
- 5 (04:04) **Strike Deadline Looms for Long Island Rail Road** - The nation’s busiest commuter railroad faces a potential strike or lockout by early Saturday.
- 6 Standout Quotes
- 7 (02:31) "The United States is prepared to seriously engage on economic and security issues, but only if Cuba makes fundamental changes." — CIA official on Director Ratcliffe’s message to Cuba.
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