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The cost of 40-foot shipping containers has reportedly spiked from $1,000 to over $20,000 in some regions, a 33% increase in the last six months alone. The South China Morning Post reports that "quasi-military commanders" are now overseeing supply chains in China, leading the hosts to suspect intentional disruption of global trade.
A data survey reveals that the highest levels of COVID-19 anxiety are found among college-educated Democratic women in New York and California. The hosts correlate this fear with consumption of *The New York Times*, which they claim is influenced by Chinese interests. In contrast, residents in states like Oklahoma are reported to be much more relaxed about the virus.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reached a 90-day trade truce during the G20 summit, leading to a significant stock market rally. China agreed to designate fentanyl as a controlled substance, a major concession aimed at addressing the US opioid crisis. The agreement includes plans for China to purchase a substantial amount of American agricultural and industrial products to reduce the trade deficit.
Jimmy Kimmel, Kids Table Controversy, China Debt Joke
Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash after a "Kids Table" segment where a child suggested "killing everyone in China" to solve the U.S. debt crisis. Kimmel issued a televised apology to Chinese protesters, which the hosts characterize as a disingenuous publicity stunt. They note that the segment was widely covered by the South China Morning Post but largely ignored by U.S. mainstream media.
