U.S. Proposes More Tariffs on EU Goods

U.S. Proposes More Tariffs on EU Goods

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The video discusses the ongoing trade tensions between the US and Europe, focusing on the tariffs proposed by the US and their impact on Airbus and Boeing. It highlights the role of the WTO in mediating these disputes and contrasts it with the US's approach to trade issues with China. The discussion also covers the subsidies provided to Airbus and Boeing by their respective governments and the arbitration process to resolve these issues.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main cause of the trade tensions between the US and Europe discussed in the video?

Differences in aircraft design

Disagreements over environmental policies

Competition in the automotive industry

Government subsidies to Airbus and Boeing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do the subsidies for Airbus work according to the video?

Countries provide loans that are repaid over time

Airbus is exempt from import duties

Airbus receives direct cash payments annually

Subsidies are given in the form of tax breaks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial impact do the subsidies have on Boeing, as mentioned in the video?

No significant financial impact

A damaging effect of $11 billion annually

A gain of $11 billion annually

A loss of $5 billion annually

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent action has the US taken in the trade dispute?

Filed a complaint with the WTO

Imposed tariffs on aircraft parts

Imposed tariffs on unrelated products like olive oil

Negotiated a new trade agreement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the US's approach to the Airbus-Boeing dispute differ from its approach to trade tensions with China?

The US is ignoring the WTO in both disputes

The US is engaging with the WTO in the Airbus-Boeing dispute

The US is seeking bilateral talks with China

The US is imposing tariffs on both disputes