White House Daily Briefing

Mr. Earnest begins by inviting questions, with the Press inquiring about the U.S.-EU trade talks. He reaffirms the U.S. commitment to completing negotiations by year-end, highlighting the role of Trade Ambassador Mike Froman in ongoing discussions. The goal is shared by EU counterparts, aiming for a successful conclusion.

What does Mr. Earnest do at the beginning of the session?

• He starts with a joke.

• He makes an announcement.

• He introduces a guest speaker.

• He opens the floor for questions.

What was the French President's statement regarding the trade talks?

• They cannot be completed before President Link leaves office.

• They will be completed soon.

• They are not important.

• They have already been completed.

What is the U.S. position on the trade negotiations with the EU?

• They are delaying them indefinitely.

• They have already completed them.

• They want to complete them by the end of the year.

• They are not interested in completing them.

Who is being sent to Europe to continue trade negotiations?

• The Secretary of State.

• The President himself.

• The Vice President.

• The trade ambassador, Mike Froman.

What is the sentiment of Mr. Earnest's EU counterpart regarding the trade negotiations?

• They echo the ambitious goal of completing negotiations.

• They want to delay the negotiations.

• They have a different goal.

• They are not interested in negotiations.