BONUS POD: Tariff Tango-China & Japan arrive in DC plus Guantanamo Bay Expansion

Verdict with Ted Cruz

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🗓️ 17 April 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Trade Negotiations with Japan:
- President Trump met with Japanese officials to discuss trade negotiations, resulting in positive feedback on social media.
- Discussions included military support costs and trade fairness.
- Japan has a long-standing military alliance with the US, with many American troops stationed in Okinawa.
- Japan's Prime Minister stated that Japan won't rush to reach a deal and does not plan to make big concessions.
Global Tariff Policies:
- Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff on nearly every country, with higher reciprocal tariffs on significant trading partners like Japan, Vietnam, the EU, and China.
- A 90-day pause on higher tariffs was announced for all countries except China, which faced a 245% tariff on imports to the US.
- The Chinese regime responded with higher tariffs on US products, leading to a rapid back-and-forth in the trade war.
China's Response:
- China appointed Lee Chong as its new trade negotiator, signaling a potential shift in negotiation style.
- Lee has a background in the WTO and supports free trade.
- The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed a willingness to negotiate, indicating a change in rhetoric.
Trump's Broader Policies:
- Trump emphasized the need for fair trade and national security, particularly concerning semiconductors and the electronic supply chain.
- The administration's authority to detain migrants at Guantanamo Bay is expanding, targeting those with connections to transnational criminal organizations.

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0:00.0	I work for the greatest president in my lifetime, Donald Trump.
0:04.2	He secured that border in five weeks.
0:06.3	As we're talking right down, Lawrence, we have the most secure border in my lifetime right now
0:10.9	because of President Trump's actions.
0:12.7	We're coming to Sanctuary Cities.
0:14.2	We're going to put all hands on debt.
0:16.1	Sanctuary cities are not going to get away with the illegality that's killing Americans
0:20.1	at record numbers.
0:24.7	You're listening to the 47 morning update with Ben Ferguson.
0:29.6	Good Thursday morning. Welcome. It is the 47 morning update. Ben Ferguson with you. And here are the three big stories that you need to know about. First up, Donald Trump touting major progress
0:35.3	after trade talks with Japanese officials.
0:38.8	The moral of the story, if you show up and you're willing to work with America, we're
0:42.9	willing to work with you.
0:44.3	I'll give you all those details in a moment.
0:46.8	And comparing that story to our second one, China is now signaling a readiness for talks,
0:53.4	quote, if the U.S. shows respect amid the numbers gain,
0:57.7	as some tariffs have gone to 240 percent.
1:01.6	And finally, in a big story, a memo now is revealing U.S. plans to send migrants
1:07.6	who are linked to organized crime to Guantanamo Bay.
1:11.8	It's the 47 morning update, and it starts right now.
1:15.3	Story number one.
1:16.4	There is a major theme coming out of the White House with consistency, and that is if you work
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