Next Round Of U.S.-China Trade Talks Scheduled For October

The transcript discusses the upcoming trade talks between the US and China, scheduled for early October in Washington. High-level officials, including Chinese Vice Premier Liu Ha and US Trade Representative Robert Light Heiser, are involved in the discussions. Analysts are skeptical about a breakthrough due to the escalating trade war, with the US imposing 15% tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliating with duties on American crude oil. China has also filed a complaint with the WTO against the US over these tariffs.

Who are the key figures involved in the upcoming trade talks between the U.S. and China?

• Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken

• Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden

• Chinese Vice Premier Liu He and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer

What is the main reason for skepticism about the success of the upcoming trade talks?

• The absence of key negotiators

• The ongoing trade war and its escalation

• The lack of communication between the two countries

• The economic downturn in both countries

What percentage of tariffs did the U.S. recently impose on Chinese goods?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

Which of the following items were affected by the new U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods?

• Automobiles

• Pharmaceuticals

• Agricultural products

• Firearms, apparel, and electronics

How did China respond to the U.S. tariffs on its goods?

• By filing a complaint with the United Nations

• By increasing tariffs on European goods

• By imposing new duties on all American crude oil

• By reducing tariffs on U.S. agricultural products