First Word: Ryan Blasts U.S. Trade Policy

The transcript covers several global news topics. Harley-Davidson is shifting some production overseas due to tariffs, which are criticized as counterproductive. Jim Mattis visits China to discuss North Korea amid US-China tensions. Vice President Pence visits Brazil, facing political and economic issues, and addresses Venezuela's crisis. A Russian plane crash is attributed to pilot error. The news is part of a global network of journalists.

What prompted Harley-Davidson to consider shifting some of its production overseas?

• Retaliatory tariffs

• Labor shortages

• New environmental regulations

• Increased demand

What was President Trump's reaction to Harley-Davidson's decision to move production overseas?

• He encouraged more companies to follow

• He remained neutral

• He criticized the decision

• He supported the decision

What was one of the main objectives of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis's visit to China?

• To discuss trade agreements

• To press for cooperation on North Korea's nuclear program

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To establish a new military base

What major issue is Brazil facing during Vice President Pence's visit?

• A technological breakthrough

• A new trade agreement

• A natural disaster

• A massive corruption scandal

What was the cause of the plane crash in Russia according to the investigation?

• Bird strike

• Bad weather conditions

• Human error

• Mechanical failure