Lighthizer Says Trump Wants a Fair and Enforceable Trade Deal With China

The video discusses the challenges of forced technology transfer, intellectual property protection, and unfair trade practices, particularly in agriculture and services. It emphasizes the need for fair trade that requires structural change and enforceability. The video highlights China's history of agreeing to trade commitments but often failing to meet them. It suggests engaging with reformers in China to achieve enforceable trade agreements through clear processes.

What are some of the key issues that need to be addressed for fair trade according to the video?

• Reduction in agricultural production

• Complete isolation from global trade

• Increased tariffs on all imports

• Forced technology transfer and intellectual property protection

What has been a common issue with past trade agreements with China?

• China has always exceeded its commitments

• Agreements were often not enforceable

• China imposed additional tariffs

• There were no agreements made

What is the suggested approach to dealing with trade reform in China?

• Imposing strict sanctions

• Collaborating with reformers in China

• Ignoring the issue

• Increasing import duties

Why is it important to have specific language in trade agreements?

• To make them more complex

• To ensure they are enforceable

• To confuse the other party

• To increase negotiation time

What is the ultimate goal of the discussed trade reforms?

• To eliminate all trade agreements

• To increase tariffs on all goods

• To achieve fair and enforceable trade practices

• To isolate China from global trade