Here's Why

Bloomberg

Here’s Why answers the questions behind today’s biggest news stories in just a few minutes. Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here’s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next. Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China’s thinking...

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Episodes (103)

Friday Here’s Why The US And China Struggle To Play Nice
Fri May 1st Here’s Why the US Might Expand Its Dollar Safety Net
Apr 24th Here's Why Untangling Global Shipping Will Take Months

Here's Why

May 8, 2026
11½ minutes
10 MB

The US and China's relationship has been characterized for years by rivalry and deep economic ties. They compete on trade, on technology, and for global influence, and still they need each other. Now the war in Iran is pulling Beijing and Washington into a new standoff. As Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping, the question is whether the world’s two largest economies can steady the relationship, or see tensions deepen further. Our co-head for Asia John Liu joins Caroline Hepker to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's Why

Here’s Why The US And China Struggle To Play Nice

Bloomberg

00:00 -10:37