Pompeo Calls Chinese Appeals for Greater Trade Openness a ‘Joke’

The transcript discusses the US's strong stance on China's economic practices, highlighting the use of tariffs and negotiations to address intellectual property theft. It covers the US's willingness to engage in tough economic strategies, the ongoing trade negotiations, and the legislative actions concerning trade practices and sanctions, particularly against ZTE. The sentiment in Congress shows a willingness to challenge the President's decisions on trade with China.

What term did the US diplomat use to describe China's actions against the US?

• Fraud

• Embezzlement

• Larceny

• Piracy

What is the US administration's stance on the economic impact of the trade talks?

• The US economy is too weak to handle the uncertainty.

• The US economy is strong enough to withstand the uncertainty.

• The US economy will collapse due to the uncertainty.

• The US economy is unaffected by the trade talks.

What is the main focus of the legislative efforts discussed in the final section?

• Strengthening trade relations with North Korea

• Giving Congress more say in trade negotiations

• Increasing tariffs on European goods

• Reducing tariffs on Chinese goods

What is the US Congress's stance on the ZTE sanctions?

• They support lifting the sanctions.

• They want to increase the sanctions.

• They are indifferent to the sanctions.

• They oppose lifting the sanctions.

What was the US President's reason for wanting to lift the ZTE sanctions?

• As a strategic economic move

• To reduce costs for US companies

• As a personal favor to President Xi of China

• To improve US-China trade relations