China Considering Excluding Boeing 737 Max From U.S. Trade Deal

The transcript discusses the impact of global aviation regulations on trade talks between the US and China, focusing on the grounding of Boeing planes. It highlights China's strategic moves in aviation, including potential shifts in trade negotiations and its ambitions to develop its own aircraft. The US's ability to fulfill trade promises, particularly in increasing exports like soybeans, is questioned. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of aviation incidents on the global market and the relationship between big companies and governments.

What is one of the main reasons China agreed to increase its purchases of US goods?

• To support local farmers

• To ease the trade deficit with the US

• To reduce production costs

• To improve diplomatic relations

How might China use the grounding of the Max aircraft in trade negotiations?

• As a reason to increase tariffs

• To demand more US investments

• To negotiate better prices for soybeans

• As leverage to gain an advantage

What is a potential reason for China delaying aircraft purchases?

• To develop its own aircraft industry

• To increase its trade deficit

• To reduce its reliance on imports

• To support Airbus over Boeing

What challenge does the US face in promising increased sales to China?

• Inability to control company decisions

• High tariffs on exports

• Lack of production capacity

• Limited demand for US goods

What broader issue is highlighted by the relationship between big companies and the government?

• The need for more regulations

• The influence of corporate lobbying

• The balance of power in trade negotiations

• The impact of international sanctions