The Warner Brothers Discovery Split & A Big Handshake with China 6/9/25

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett discusses the goals of the top U.S. trade negotiators as they meet their Chinese counterparts in London today. A big handshake and a short meeting will hopefully speed up China’s release of the rare earth metals American tech companies need. CNBC’s Juliana Tatelbaum reports from London on the ongoing trade negotiations. CNBC’s David Faber reports on Warner Brothers Discovery’s plan to split into two public companies by next year. Plus, violence has erupted amid protests in Los Angeles, and Walmart is a top pick for one Wall Street firm. 

Kevin Hassett - 12:24

David Faber - 24:35

In this episode:

David Faber, @davidfaber

Julianna Tatelbaum, @CNBCJulianna

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie