Sec. Ross Says China One of Most Protectionist Countries

The transcript discusses the upcoming meeting with the Chinese president, focusing on trade as a significant agenda item. The speaker anticipates being an active participant in the conference, despite the president describing the meetings as challenging. The inherent clash between the U.S.'s less protectionist stance and China's more protectionist approach is highlighted. The speaker hopes for more alignment between China's free trade rhetoric and behavior. Currency issues may arise, but they fall under the Treasury's jurisdiction, not commerce.

What is the main focus of the upcoming meeting with the Chinese president?

• Cultural exchange

• Military cooperation

• Trade negotiations

• Environmental policies

What is the speaker's role in the upcoming conference?

• Security advisor

• Keynote speaker

• Active participant

• Observer

What is the speaker's view on the trade protectionism of the United States compared to China?

• The United States is more protectionist than China

• Both countries are equally protectionist

• The United States is less protectionist than China

• China is less protectionist than the United States

What does the speaker hope to achieve regarding China's trade rhetoric and behavior?

• To make them more aggressive

• To ignore them completely

• To align them more closely

• To make them more incongruent

Who is responsible for addressing currency manipulation issues?

• The Commerce Secretary

• The Defense Secretary

• The State Secretary

• The Treasury Secretary