3. The Magic Rake

A clothing factory in Italy burns down, killing many of its workers, just before Milan Fashion Week. Italy absolves itself of blame because the factory is owned by China and the workers were also from China. Elizabeth decides to accept Italy's invitation to attend Fashion Week in hopes of reviving interest in a global fair labor agreement. She convinces Conrad to sign off on a complaint against China for the factory disaster; China responds by setting tariffs against the United States. Foreign Minister Chen implores Elizabeth to hold off on making further statements against China, as he has been given indications that he might be selected as the next president.

Elizabeth and EU representatives give a press conference about the fair labor agreement and she pointedly draws attention to China's absence. Chen learns that President Li has decided to appoint himself to another five-year term. Against orders, Chen visits the site of the disaster and leaves flowers at a small shrine set up outside. Henry decides to become the president's ethics advisor. Elizabeth tells Mikey B. that her domestic issue as a presidential candidate will be criminal justice reform.