U.S. Tariffs Not Right Way to Challenge China, AEI's Barfield Says

The transcript discusses the US's current trade policies, focusing on the lack of progress in bilateral agreements compared to other regions like Japan and the EU. It highlights the administration's withdrawal from multilateral agreements like the TPP and the challenges in renegotiating NAFTA. The discussion also covers US-China trade tensions, the role of Congress in trade policy, and the global shift towards trade agreements that exclude the US, potentially isolating it from economic liberalization.

What is the preferred type of trade agreement according to the speaker?

• Bilateral agreements

• World Trade Organization agreements

• Unilateral agreements

• No agreements at all

Why does the speaker believe maintaining a trilateral NAFTA is important?

• It simplifies trade with Europe

• It strengthens bilateral ties with Mexico

• It creates a North American market

• It reduces tariffs globally

What is the speaker's view on the US's approach to China?

• The tariff route is the best approach

• A strategic policy with bipartisan support is needed

• China should be ignored

• The US should focus on Europe instead

What is the speaker's stance on the US's use of national security as a basis for tariffs?

• It is a fraudulent claim

• It is irrelevant to trade discussions

• It is supported by Congress

• It is a valid and necessary approach

How does the speaker describe the US administration's trade war?

• A minor disagreement with Canada

• A successful negotiation tactic

• A conflict with almost the entire trading world

• A focused strategy on China

What is the potential consequence of US tariffs on automobiles according to the speaker?

• Strengthened US-Japan relations

• Increased US exports

• Disruption of global supply chains

• Improved US-Canada trade

What is the speaker's opinion on the US's current trade strategy?

• It is effectively engaging with all trading partners

• It is isolating the US from global trade liberalization

• It is strengthening the US economy

• It is reducing global trade tensions