Stoltenberg and Trump hold press conference before NATO Summit

Stoltenberg and Trump hold press conference before NATO Summit

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The transcript discusses the imposition of tariffs on French companies by the US in response to France's unexpected tax proposal on American companies like Facebook and Google. The US plans to tax French products, including wines and Airbus, to protect its companies. The US has also won significant cases in the World Trade Organization, highlighting a shift in its trade strategy. The speaker emphasizes that if American companies are to be taxed, it should be by the US, not France.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern regarding France's decision to tax American companies?

The effect on global trade

The relationship between France and the United States

The impact on American companies

France's economic growth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does the speaker mention as a response to France's taxation?

Imposing sanctions on French goods

Reducing taxes on American companies

Negotiating a trade deal with France

Increasing tariffs on French wines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the United States' past performance in the World Trade Organization?

Always losing cases

Rarely winning cases

Occasionally winning cases

Consistently winning cases

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on who should tax American companies?

The European Union

The World Trade Organization

Any country with economic ties

Only the United States

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker imply about the power of American companies during elections?

They are very influential

They have no influence

They are not as powerful as perceived

They support all candidates equally