EU’s Dombrovskis on China Investment, U.S. Tariffs, Brexit

The transcript covers discussions on the progress of the China-EU trade agreement, focusing on investment and market access. It also addresses US-EU trade relations, including tariffs and the impact of President-elect Biden. Lastly, it discusses the status and challenges of Brexit negotiations, emphasizing the need for political decisions and ratification by the European Parliament.

What is the primary focus of the EU-China investment agreement?

• Increasing tariffs on Chinese goods

• Addressing level playing field issues

• Reducing European market access

• Promoting Chinese state-owned enterprises

What is the Lobster Deal primarily about?

• Banning lobster imports

• A targeted tariff reduction agreement

• Expanding market access for US goods

• Increasing tariffs on seafood

How does the EU view the incoming US administration under Joe Biden?

• Encouraging for multilateral cooperation

• Indifferent to EU relations

• Focused on isolationism

• As a threat to EU trade

What is a key challenge in the Brexit negotiations?

• Disagreements on environmental policies

• Lack of technical preparation

• Political will to address difficult questions

• Insufficient market access for the UK

What is the European Parliament's stance on the Brexit deal ratification timeline?

• They have already ratified the deal

• They will not vote on any deal

• They require the text by Sunday to vote this month

• They have unlimited time to review

What could happen if a Brexit deal is agreed upon but not ratified?

• Trade will continue on WTO terms temporarily

• The deal will be voided

• The UK will leave the EU immediately

• The deal will automatically be implemented

What is the current status of technical work for the Brexit deal?

• It is mostly completed

• It requires more resources

• It has not yet started

• It is facing significant delays