U.S.-China Trade Talks Set to Start in Washington on Jan. 30

The transcript discusses the US-China trade talks, focusing on key issues like intellectual property and trade deficits. It highlights the WTO's investigation into US tariffs on Chinese goods and the potential complications arising from it. Additionally, it covers the diplomatic tensions between Canada and China, including the resignation of Canada's ambassador to China and the detention of Canadians in China.

What are the key issues that remain unresolved in the US-China trade talks?

• Purchasing more US goods

• Environmental regulations

• Intellectual property and industrial policy

• Military cooperation

What is the WTO investigating regarding US tariffs on Chinese goods?

• Whether the tariffs violate the most favored nation status

• The impact of tariffs on global warming

• The legality of tariffs under US law

• The effect of tariffs on US employment

How has the US affected the WTO's ability to function?

• By imposing sanctions on the WTO

• By withdrawing from the WTO

• By withholding nominations for appellate judges

• By increasing tariffs on all WTO members

Why did Canada's Prime Minister accept the resignation of the ambassador to China?

• The ambassador made comments about a Huawei executive's case

• The ambassador supported China's trade policies

• The ambassador was involved in a financial scandal

• The ambassador refused to meet with Chinese officials

What is the status of the two Canadians held in China?

• They have been released on bail

• They have been deported to Canada

• They are detained in a secret location

• They are under house arrest