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Senate probe reports widespread use of Tether's USDT by Iran-linked networks

A U.S. Senate investigation described in the Morning Risk Report found that Iran's regime has made extensive use of Tether's dollar-pegged stablecoin, reportedly to move funds despite sanctions. The report also notes that Washington has extended the start of a 50% tariff rule tied to a China trade truce, and that a prospective House Intelligence Committee chair has said he intends to investigate what he called 'nakedly corrupt dealings.'

Trump and Xi to meet as trade truce nears November expiration

Trump and Xi Jinping are set for a rare high-profile meeting at the White House, with Trump personally greeting Xi at Joint Base Andrews on September 23. Ahead of the summit, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and trade representative Jamieson Greer are meeting China's vice premier He Lifeng to hash out an agenda covering tariffs, rare earth minerals, technology competition, and Taiwan. The immediate pressure point is the Busan trade truce, which paused tariff hikes and port fees but expires November 10.