Questioning Loyalty on People Born Abroad Is Distasteful, Says Hormats

The transcript discusses the implications of President Trump's impeachment hearings on international relations and trade negotiations. It highlights concerns about attacks on the loyalty of foreign-born individuals who testified and the lack of market reaction to the hearings. The discussion also covers how the impeachment process might affect the US's ability to focus on foreign policy and security issues, with specific reference to trade agreements like USMCA.

What issue does the speaker find distasteful regarding the testimony of individuals born abroad?

• Their lack of experience

• Their political affiliations

• Their foreign accents

• Questioning their loyalty to the United States

How have the markets reacted to the impeachment hearings according to the speaker?

• They have increased significantly

• They have been highly volatile

• They have decreased significantly

• They have shown little to no reaction

What concern do international allies have regarding the US during the impeachment process?

• The US might increase tariffs

• The US might focus less on foreign policy

• The US might withdraw from NATO

• The US might increase military spending

What is the USMCA referred to in the discussion?

• A trade agreement

• A new military alliance

• A political party

• A financial institution

Why are other countries concerned about the US passing a trade deal with its neighbors?

• It might lead to increased tariffs

• It might cause a recession

• It might lead to a trade war

• It might indicate US political paralysis