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The House has voted to eliminate previously approved funding to public media. Here's what happens next, and how you can help protect HPR and all public media.

U.S., China agree to trade deal 'framework,' subject to final approval

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom

Published June 11, 2025 at 5:55 AM HST

In a Truth Social post, President Trump said the deal guarantees U.S. access to rare earth minerals and “full magnets” from China. In return, Trump said, Chinese students will retain access to U.S. universities.

Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with Roben Farzad, host of the “Full Disclosure” podcast.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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