US Daily Brief - September 25, 2026

1. Xi Jinping’s Terms to Avoid US-China Military Conflict

China’s leader Xi Jinping recently met with former US President Donald Trump. During this meeting, Xi explained the terms China wants to follow to prevent a military conflict between the US and China. He warned that both countries should be careful and avoid actions that could lead to a fight. This is important because the two countries are very powerful and a conflict could affect the whole world. Xi asked for respect for China’s interests and said dialogue is the best way to solve problems. Experts think this meeting shows both sides want to avoid war but tensions remain high. The future will depend on how well the US and China can work together on tricky issues like trade and security.

영어 표현 학습

• terms — 조건, 조항
  The contract clearly states the terms both parties must follow.
• military conflict — 군사적 충돌
  Countries want to avoid any military conflict because it can cause great harm.
• work together — 협력하다
  To solve problems, we need to work together as a team.

Source: The Guardian

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2. New Updates on US Immigration Authority

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced changes in how immigration authority is shared with local law enforcement under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This program allows some local police officers to help enforce immigration laws. The goal is to improve cooperation between federal and local agencies to better control immigration issues. However, this program is also controversial because some people think it can lead to unfair treatment of immigrants. The government says the changes will make the program clearer and more effective. These changes could affect many communities where immigration is a hot topic.

영어 표현 학습

• immigration authority — 이민 권한
  Local police have some immigration authority under the new rules.
• cooperation — 협력
  Good cooperation between agencies helps solve problems faster.
• controversial — 논란이 되는
  The new policy is controversial because people disagree about it.

Source: ICE.gov

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3. US Job Market Shows Strong Growth in August

In August, the United States added 162,000 new jobs, showing a strong hiring burst after slower months. This growth puts more attention on inflation because more jobs can mean higher spending and rising prices. Economists watch job numbers closely to understand the health of the economy. The increase surprised some experts who expected fewer jobs. This news may influence decisions by the Federal Reserve about interest rates. Workers and employers are hopeful, but they also watch for signs that the economy might slow down again.

영어 표현 학습

• hiring burst — 고용 급증
  The company saw a hiring burst as business grew quickly.
• inflation — 물가 상승
  When prices rise, people worry about inflation.
• economists — 경제학자들
  Economists study data to predict future economic trends.

Source: PBS

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4. Silicon Valley’s Tech Industry Fights New H-1B Fee Proposal

The US tech industry group is asking the government to stop a new $103,265 fee proposal for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow skilled foreign workers to work in the US tech sector. The tech companies say the high fee would hurt their ability to hire talented workers from other countries. They are worried this could slow down innovation and growth in Silicon Valley, the heart of the US tech scene. The group also asked how the government plans to support Silicon Valley if this fee goes forward. This issue is part of a bigger debate about immigration and the future of American technology.

영어 표현 학습

• fee proposal — 수수료 제안
  The company rejected the fee proposal because it was too expensive.
• skilled foreign workers — 숙련된 외국인 노동자
  Many tech companies depend on skilled foreign workers to grow.
• innovation — 혁신
  New ideas and innovation help businesses succeed.

Source: The Times of India

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