Rep. Paulsen Says Tariffs Aren't a Smart Approach to Grow Economy

The video discusses the impact of tariffs on the economy, highlighting concerns about targeting the right products and the need for a robust trade agenda. It covers bipartisan efforts in Congress to address these concerns and explores legislative options to influence tariff policies. The video also touches on trade negotiations with China, specifically the case of ZTE, and the bipartisan support to block certain deals.

What is the main concern about imposing tariffs on medical devices?

• They are a major source of intellectual property theft.

• They are not significant in international trade.

• They could harm economic growth due to a trade surplus.

• They are not supported by the President's report.

What is the stance of Congress regarding the President's power under Section 232?

• They want to leverage their constitutional duty to impose tariffs.

• They fully support the President's decisions.

• They want to increase the President's power under Section 232.

• They are indifferent to the President's use of Section 232.

What is one of the options Congress is considering to influence trade policy?

• Supporting unilateral trade agreements.

• Reducing appropriations to the Department of Commerce.

• Increasing tariffs on all imported goods.

• Exercising 232 authority strictly back to Congress.

What is the legislative response to the President's attempt to negotiate with ZTE?

• Support for reopening negotiations with ZTE.

• Blocking the administration from reopening negotiations.

• Encouraging ZTE to expand operations in the US.

• Reducing fines imposed on ZTE.

Why is there bipartisan support for maintaining fines against ZTE?

• ZTE is a major US trading partner.

• ZTE has complied with all US policies.

• ZTE is a significant contributor to the US economy.

• ZTE has violated policies in the past.