U.S. Negotiators to Head to China Monday for Trade Talks

The transcript discusses upcoming trade talks between the US and China, set to take place in Shanghai instead of Beijing. The meeting is expected to be brief, focusing on surveying outstanding issues and setting the stage for more serious negotiations. This follows directives from Trump and Xi Jinping to restart talks after a breakdown in May. Recent US actions, such as moves on Huawei and meetings with tech executives, indicate a push to resume discussions. China is anticipated to make agricultural purchases as a goodwill gesture, despite lingering mistrust from previous negotiations.

Why was the venue for the trade talks changed from Beijing to Shanghai?

• To accommodate more participants

• Due to a request from the Chinese government

• Because of better facilities in Shanghai

• To avoid media attention

What is the primary focus of the upcoming meeting in Shanghai?

• To survey outstanding issues and prepare for future negotiations

• To conduct a deep dive into all issues

• To discuss military cooperation

• To finalize a trade agreement

What was the outcome of the meeting between the two leaders in Osaka?

• They decided to end all trade talks

• They planned a joint military exercise

• They ordered negotiators to find a path to restart talks

• They agreed to increase tariffs

What recent development in the US is related to the trade talks?

• A military alliance with Japan

• A ban on Chinese imports

• Moves on Huawei and a meeting with Texas Tech executives

• A new trade agreement with Europe

What gesture of goodwill is anticipated from China?

• Increasing military cooperation

• Reducing tariffs on US goods

• Opening new trade routes

• Resuming serious agricultural purchases