U.S. And China Consider Rolling Back Tariffs To Seal Trade Deal

U.S. And China Consider Rolling Back Tariffs To Seal Trade Deal

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The transcript discusses the ongoing negotiations for a partial trade deal between the US and China. A senior Trump administration official mentioned that removing tariffs would be part of the deal. China demands the US roll back tariffs on $360 billion worth of goods before signing. The US imposed a 15% tax on $110 billion of goods in September and a 25% tariff on $250 billion in 2018. China may reciprocate by rolling back tariffs on US products. President Trump announced an agreement on the deal's outlines, which could benefit farmers and technology sectors. However, the signing location remains uncertain after the Asia Pacific Summit in Chile was canceled due to protests.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key condition for the US-China partial trade deal to happen?

Introducing new tariffs on US goods

Increasing tariffs on Chinese goods

Removing tariffs on Chinese goods

Maintaining current tariffs

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which tariff does China want the US to reduce that was imposed in 2018?

A 10% tariff on $100 billion of goods

A 25% tariff on $250 billion of goods

A 15% tariff on $110 billion of goods

A 30% tariff on $300 billion of goods

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What is the total value of Chinese goods affected by the US tariffs that China wants reduced?

$110 billion

$250 billion

$360 billion

$500 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is one of the sectors expected to benefit from the US-China trade deal?

Textile industry

Tourism industry

Banking industry

Automobile industry

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the Asia Pacific Summit, where the trade deal was to be signed, canceled?

Due to a natural disaster

Because of national protests

Lack of interest from participants

Financial constraints