Makana 360 Daily Report – October 30, 2025
📌 Dutch Election: Liberals and Far-Right Tied in Close Race
Rob Jetten’s D66 party is in a tight race with Geert Wilders’ Freedom Party in the Dutch elections, with both parties expected to win 26 seats in the 150-seat parliament. Jetten, seeking a broad coalition, may partner with Labor, Green Left, and conservative liberals to form a majority.
📌 Trump Cuts Fentanyl Tariffs on China to 10%
Trump announced a one-year agreement with China on rare earth minerals, lowering fentanyl tariffs from 20% to 10%. In return, China pledged to limit fentanyl exports and resume soybean purchases from the US. Despite the deal, analysts warn that core issues like industrial practices remain unresolved.
📌 Trump Orders Resumption of US Nuclear Testing
Trump called for the resumption of US nuclear tests, marking the first such call in over 30 years. He stressed the need to update the US nuclear arsenal in response to growing Chinese nuclear capabilities and the nearing expiration of the New START treaty in 2026.
📌 Cultural and Sports Highlights
- Crystal Palace defeated Liverpool in the EFL Cup, watched by 3M viewers.
- Nintendo and Laced Records launched ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ on vinyl, with 600K in engagement.
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