Makana 360 Daily Report – September 16, 2025
📌 Trump Revives Trade War with China — U.S. President Donald Trump reignited a trade war with China, imposing escalating tariffs from 10% to 125% by April to tackle trade deficits, fentanyl trafficking, and boost U.S. manufacturing. China retaliated with equal tariffs and restrictions. A 90-day truce in August temporarily eased tensions, but risks of higher consumer costs, supply chain disruption, and renewed escalation remain.
📌 U.S. Reinterprets Arms Pact to Boost Drone Exports — Washington reclassified military drones as fighter aircraft instead of missile systems, sidestepping the 1987 Missile Technology Control Regime. The move enables sales of over 100 MQ-9 drones to Saudi Arabia and eases exports by U.S. firms like General Atomics and Kratos. While strengthening U.S. defense exports, it raises concerns about proliferation and regional stability.
📌 Australia Pushes for “Minimally Invasive” Age Checks — Australia ordered social media platforms to adopt less intrusive methods to verify users’ ages under a December ban for under-16s. Companies may infer age from existing data instead of strict verification for all. The measure seeks to protect teens’ mental health while respecting privacy, but accuracy concerns and potential circumvention remain.
📌 Arsenal’s Dramatic Champions League Win — Arsenal struck twice in the final minutes to beat Athletic Bilbao in their Champions League opener. The thrilling comeback generated more than 2M mentions and engagements, dominating football discussions worldwide.
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