Trump Waited for China Trade Talks to Stall to Punish Huawei

The transcript discusses President Trump's approach to Huawei amidst China trade talks, highlighting conflicting views within the administration. While national security and trade issues were initially separate, the President's concerns about the impact of Huawei orders on the telecom industry influenced his decisions. The timeline of events suggests a complex interplay between trade negotiations and national security considerations.

What was the initial reason given for delaying action against Huawei?

• To avoid impacting the telecom industry

• To wait for trade talks with China to stall

• To protect national security

• To gain leverage in trade negotiations

Which groups within the U.S. government had differing views on the Huawei issue?

• The President and the Vice President

• The Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve

• The State Department and the Defense Department

• The Commerce Department and the National Security Council

What was the stance of the National Security Council regarding the Huawei issue?

• They insisted on separating trade and security issues

• They were indifferent to the Huawei issue

• They supported immediate action against Huawei

• They wanted to merge trade and security issues

What was the President's concern about the timing of actions against Huawei?

• It would affect national security

• It might disrupt the telecom industry

• It might lead to economic sanctions

• It could delay the trade deal with China

What was the potential impact of the Huawei orders on the telecom industry?

• It would only affect Chinese companies

• It would have no impact

• It would have a major negative impact

• It would boost the industry