Australia’s Tehan on Vaccines, China, Digital Trade Plan

The transcript covers Australia's challenges with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, including supply issues and restrictions on AstraZeneca. It discusses Australia's trade tensions with China, highlighting US support and the need for new trade rules. The potential for a regional digital trade agreement is explored, with hopes for future US involvement in the TPP. The conversation also addresses economic coercion, particularly in coal exports, and the importance of collective action against such practices.

What was one of the main reasons for the slow vaccine rollout in Australia?

• Insufficient healthcare workers

• High vaccination costs

• Supply issues with AstraZeneca

• Lack of public interest

How has Australia managed to keep its COVID-19 death rate low?

• By relying on natural immunity

• Through successful lockdowns

• By closing all international borders

• By vaccinating the entire population

What is the US's stance on supporting Australia in its trade tensions with China?

• The US will impose sanctions on both

• The US will support China

• The US will support Australia

• The US will remain neutral

What is one of the priorities discussed during the visit to Washington?

• A cultural exchange program

• A regional digital trade agreement

• A new military alliance

• A climate change pact

What is the potential first step towards the US rejoining the TPP?

• Increasing tariffs on Chinese goods

• Establishing a regional digital trade agreement

• Reducing tariffs on Australian goods

• Signing a bilateral trade agreement

What is a key strategy to address economic coercion?

• Imposing unilateral sanctions

• Ignoring the issue

• Taking a collective approach

• Relying on diplomatic talks

What is the expected duration of the trade ban from China according to the discussion?

• 1-3 years

• 1-2 years

• More than 5 years

• Less than a year