EU's Malmstrom on Trade With U.S., China, U.K.

The video discusses the complexities of trade agreements between the EU and the US, focusing on industrial goods and regulatory cooperation. It highlights the challenges posed by Section 232 on auto imports and the debate over including agriculture in trade talks. The importance of trade for the EU's economic growth is emphasized, along with ongoing negotiations with other countries. The Airbus-Boeing dispute is addressed, and the potential impact of Brexit on EU-UK trade relations is explored.

What are the two tracks discussed in the EU-US trade agreement negotiations?

• Industrial goods and agriculture

• Regulatory cooperation and industrial goods

• Technology and services

• Agriculture and services

Why is agriculture not currently included in the EU-US trade negotiations?

• The US is not interested in discussing agriculture

• The EU prefers to focus on technology

• There is no agreement among EU member states

• Agriculture is not important for the EU

Who is responsible for negotiating trade agreements for the EU?

• Individual member states

• The European Commission

• The European Parliament

• The European Council

Which countries does the EU have trade agreements with, as mentioned in the transcript?

• Canada, Japan, and Mexico

• India, China, and Brazil

• Russia, South Africa, and Argentina

• Norway, Switzerland, and Turkey

What is the main issue in the Airbus-Boeing dispute?

• Tariffs on agricultural products

• Intellectual property rights

• Industrial subsidies in the aircraft sector

• Regulatory standards for automobiles

What is the EU's proposed solution for the interim period after Brexit?

• A transition period with continued trade

• Trading under WTO rules immediately

• A complete halt in trade

• Immediate negotiation of a new trade agreement

What would happen if the UK leaves the EU without a deal?

• The UK would remain in the EU market

• The UK would stop all trade with the EU

• The UK would have a special trade agreement

• The UK would trade under WTO rules