U.S.-China Trade Talks Said to Stall as Tariff Dispute Escalates

U.S.-China Trade Talks Said to Stall as Tariff Dispute Escalates

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The video discusses the ongoing US-China trade negotiations, highlighting the lack of high-level dialogue and the potential for a trade war. It also covers the US Congress's response to President Trump's tariff strategy, with some members advocating for more congressional control over tariff imposition. Additionally, the video addresses tensions within NATO, particularly between the US and Germany, due to disagreements over energy dependence on Russia and military commitments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the current standstill in US-China trade talks?

Both countries have reached an agreement

Lack of high-level dialogue

US's unwillingness to compromise

China's refusal to negotiate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stance of House Speaker Paul Ryan on the use of tariffs?

He thinks they are the only solution

He fully supports them

He has no opinion on the matter

He believes they are not the right mechanism

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nature of the Senate's resolution regarding national security tariffs?

It was a resolution to increase tariffs

It was a resolution to eliminate tariffs

It was a non-binding resolution

It was a binding resolution

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism did President Trump make about Germany at the NATO summit?

Germany is too reliant on Russian natural gas

Germany is not a member of NATO

Germany's military spending is too high

Germany is leading NATO

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country's foreign minister agreed with Trump's criticism of Germany's Nord Stream pipeline?

Poland

Spain

Italy

France