U.S. Daily Brief – June 10: Protests, Trade Talks, and Trump’s Army Tribute
(California National Guard troops and police officers stand guard as people attend a rally against federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles )
1. Continued Protests and Federal Troop Deployment in Los Angeles
Tensions in Los Angeles have escalated into a third consecutive day of protests against recent ICE immigration raids. Federal authorities have deployed over 4,700 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, with the operation projected to cost around $134 million over 60 days. California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, has filed a lawsuit challenging the federal response, calling it an overreach
2. U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in London
High-level U.S.–China trade negotiations, focusing on semiconductor export restrictions and rare earth mineral access, have resumed in London for a second day. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick described the discussions as “going well,” and the resumption follows earlier progress3. U.S. Stock Markets Steady Amid Trade Talks
As trade consultations continue, U.S. futures markets have remained relatively flat. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones show little movement, while the Nasdaq dipped slightly. Meanwhile, oil, gold, and Bitcoin prices have seen modest gains, with investors awaiting clearer outcomes from ongoing negotiations4. Trump Celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary at Fort Bragg
President Trump visited Fort Bragg today to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The celebration, however, took place in the shadow of growing controversy over the simultaneous military deployment in Los Angeles—it has drawn criticism for politicizing the military
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