Trade Needs Reciprocity: MEP Simon on EU Trade Strategy

The transcript covers several key topics: Germany's vaccination rollout and economic stimulus efforts, challenges in EU-China trade relations, and the Brexit deal ratification process. The discussion highlights optimism about Germany meeting vaccination targets, concerns about the transmission of state aid, the need for regulatory reciprocity in EU-China trade, and the urgency of ratifying the Brexit deal to focus on more pressing issues.

What is the main concern regarding Germany's economic stimulus during the vaccination rollout?

• The lack of international trade agreements

• The speed of vaccine distribution

• The amount of money being spent

• The transmission of state aid into the real economy

What feedback did companies provide about Germany's state aid program?

• It was unnecessary

• It was insufficient

• It was delayed

• It was too generous

What is a key issue in the EU-China trade relationship?

• Lack of trade agreements

• Excessive tariffs

• Too much regulatory reciprocity

• Insufficient regulatory reciprocity

What is the China-EU Investment Agreement intended to address?

• Environmental standards

• Regulatory reciprocity

• Trade tariffs

• Currency exchange rates

What is the stance of the European Parliament on the Brexit agreement?

• They want to renegotiate the terms

• They oppose the agreement

• They are ready to ratify the agreement

• They want to delay the vote

Why is there a potential delay in the Brexit vote?

• The UK requested a delay

• The EU is not ready

• The agreement is incomplete

• There are unresolved trade issues

What is the main reason for the urgency in ratifying the Brexit deal?

• To focus on more pressing issues

• To strengthen political ties

• To improve trade with the UK

• To reduce tariffs