Biden Says Administration Still Discussing Action on China Tariffs

Biden Says Administration Still Discussing Action on China Tariffs

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The video discusses the US's consideration of lifting tariffs on China, with President Biden indicating potential relaxation. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo suggests changes may occur soon, but warns of limited impact on inflation. Internal debates within the White House reveal differing opinions, with some officials seeing tariffs as leverage against China. Additionally, US Secretary of State Blinken held talks with China's Foreign Minister at the G20, focusing on a potential meeting between Biden and Xi Jinping amid tensions over Ukraine and Taiwan.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Biden indicate about the US tariffs?

They will be increased significantly.

They might be lifted or relaxed.

They will remain unchanged.

They will be doubled.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's stance on the tariff rollback?

She expected a significant decline in inflation.

She anticipated it would happen in the coming weeks.

She opposed any changes to the tariffs.

She believed it would not affect inflation.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Janet Yellen's position on the tariffs?

She thinks they should be doubled.

She wants them to be increased.

She supports lifting them.

She believes they should remain as they are.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main topic of discussion between the US Secretary of State and the Chinese Foreign Minister?

Increasing trade tariffs.

Joint support for the Ukrainian war.

A potential meeting between Biden and Xi Jinping.

Military cooperation in the Taiwan Strait.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geopolitical issues were highlighted in the US-China discussions?

Support for the Ukrainian war and Taiwan Strait tensions.

Space exploration and technology sharing.

Joint military exercises in the Pacific.

Climate change and environmental policies.