Trump hosts Orbán, Sweden revisits Assange, “Death Highway” business

The Trump administration gives details on more tariffs against China. It will explain plans for tariffs on an additional $300 billion of imports from China, after it hiked existing duties on $200 billion worth of them on Friday. [Quartz Daily Brief]( Sponsored by Good morning, Quartz readers! What to watch for today The Trump administration gives details on more tariffs against China. It will [explain plans]( for tariffs on an additional $300 billion of imports from China, after it hiked existing duties on $200 billion worth of them on Friday. The White House welcomes Viktor Orbán. Hungary’s prime minister, a right-wing populist who has been held at arm’s length by most European leaders, could use [his time with Trump]( as evidence that he hasn’t forced his country into isolation. Slack gives an online presentation to prospective shareholders. The messaging-platform company is headed for a [direct listing on the NYSE]( (paywall). It won’t raise capital in the deal, but it will let employees and current shareholders sell stock to the public. Filipinos head to the polls. The congressional and local elections are [seen as a referendum]( on the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, who has remained popular despite his controversial approach, including his brutal war on drugs. Duterte hopes to gain more senate allies as he pushes for the death penalty and other legislative goals. Sponsor content by WE 74% of people say they won’t stay with brands that don’t share their values. In an era of increased scrutiny, having a purpose may be a brand’s saving grace. This new research shows why [purpose is the new bottom line]( for brands, and delineates the winning attributes of successful purpose leaders. Over the weekend Mike Pompeo skipped Moscow for Brussels. The US secretary of state [canceled a visit to Moscow]( today to convene with French, German, and UK officials to discuss Iran’s partial withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord, which the US pulled out of a year ago. Pompeo will meet as planned with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Sochi tomorrow. Sweden reopened its case against Julian Assange. Prosecutors [will resume]( a 2010 investigation into a rape allegation against the WikiLeaks founder, who was booted from the Ecuadorian embassy last month. UK courts are currently considering a US request for his extradition. Meanwhile, whistleblower Chelsea Manning [could land back in jail]( after declining again this weekend to testify about WikiLeaks and Assange. The US defense secretary visited the Mexico border. Acting chief Patrick Shanahan [met with officials]( and visited a migrant processing center as he seeks to develop policies that support president Donald Trump’s border positions. Shanahan approved $1.5 billion for the border wall on Friday, a day after Trump nominated him for the post on a permanent basis. The ANC narrowly won South Africa’s elections. For the first time in its history, the ruling African National Congress fell below 60% in a general election, giving president Cyril Ramaphosa [a weak mandate]( (paywall). The Economic Freedom Fighters, a radical-left party, [enjoyed growing support](. Lithuania’s presidential race headed to a run-off. A banker-turned-politician and a former finance minister will face each other in a [second round]( later this month. Prime minister Saulius Skvernelis said he [plans to resign in July]( in light of only coming in third. Gunmen opened fire on a Sunday mass in Burkina Faso. Six people including a priest [were killed in the attack]( in the northern town of Dablo. The incident marks the third attack against churches in the west African country in five weeks. Membership Boeing. 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Watchmen can fill the void created by Game of Thrones ending. The upcoming HBO series [also exists at]( the intersection of geekdom and mainstream culture. Asian elephants should be used as rescue workers. The cooperative pachyderms [excel at navigating]( the kind of chaotic terrains caused by climate change. Message from our Partner When Dan O’Connor discovered an old Frisbie Pie Company tin, he knew he had a piece of history in his hands. After all, the defunct Connecticut bakery was the namesake of the Frisbee toy. Now he’s bringing back the pies as a way of “keeping the story alive,” for both aficionados of flying discs and flaky pastry. [Read more on Atlas Obscura](. Surprising discoveries The “America first” White House doesn’t buy American flowers. The Trump administration is sticking with foreign blooms, [despite pleas from US growers](. Entrepreneurs are thriving along a west Texas “Death Highway.” [Business is booming]( alongside one of the state’s most treacherous stretches of road, thanks to fracking. Plant parents can now get a hand from machines. A new robot planter will automatically [move itself]( to where the sun is shining. Scientists have identified another form of dementia. Called LATE, it may occur in as many as [25% of adults over age 80](. Shakespeare’s works may have been authored by a female Italian contemporary. Elements of Emilia Bassano’s life [are reflected in the plays and poems]( of history’s most famous, and elusive, writer. Our best wishes for a productive day. Please send any news, comments, homegrown flowers, and robotic green thumbs to hi@qz.com. Join the next chapter of Quartz by [downloading our app]( and [becoming a member](. Today’s Daily Brief was written by Adam Rasmi and edited by Jackie Bischof. Enjoying the Daily Brief? Forward it to a friend! 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