Sen. Grassley Has 'Great Deal of Concern' on Trade Spat

The transcript covers a discussion with a senator about the timing and document issues related to Judge Kavanaugh's Supreme Court hearings, the political dynamics surrounding the confirmation process, and the impact of US-China trade tensions on agriculture. It also touches on NAFTA negotiations and broader trade policy concerns.

What is the estimated timeline for the Kavanaugh hearings to begin?

• Late October or early November

• Late July or early August

• Late September or early October

• Late August or early September

Why might some Democrats be less interested in obtaining documents related to Kavanaugh's past work?

• They support Kavanaugh's nomination

• They have already decided to vote no

• They believe the documents are irrelevant

• They have access to the documents already

What is a key characteristic Republicans look for in a Supreme Court nominee?

• A strict adherence to the rule of law

• A willingness to rewrite laws

• A strong political affiliation

• A history of controversial decisions

What unique approach did the President take in the Supreme Court nomination process?

• He consulted only with Democrats

• He chose a nominee with no judicial experience

• He made a surprise announcement

• He released a list of potential nominees

What is the main concern regarding the new tariffs on Chinese goods?

• They will have no impact on the economy

• They will decrease the price of goods

• They will increase agricultural exports

• They will lead to retaliation from China

How does the uncertainty of trade negotiations affect the economy?

• It stabilizes the market

• It has no effect

• It only affects farmers

• It creates a ripple effect

What is the significance of the December 1st deadline mentioned in the context of NAFTA?

• It is the date for the next trade meeting

• It is when the new President of Mexico takes office

• It is the deadline for tariff implementation

• It is the end of the current trade agreement