Biden Counters President Trump With 'Buy American' Economic Plan

Biden Counters President Trump With 'Buy American' Economic Plan

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The video discusses Joe Biden's economic proposal to invest $700 billion in American products and research, aiming to bring back jobs lost to coronavirus and overseas. It highlights Biden's shift from past trade agreements like NAFTA and TPP, aligning more with progressive views. The video also covers policy recommendations from Biden and Sanders' allies, focusing on climate change, education, and health care. Biden's platform is described as the most progressive in U.S. history, with a strong Democratic unity against Trump. The video concludes with Biden's campaign strategy, emphasizing Pennsylvania as a key battleground state.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the main focus of Biden's $700 billion proposal?

International trade agreements

Research and American products

Military spending

Healthcare reform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which previous trade agreements does Biden's new proposal move away from?

North American Free Trade Agreement and Trans Pacific Partnership

European Union Trade Agreement

African Continental Free Trade Area

South Asian Free Trade Area

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30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the climate goals mentioned in the policy recommendations?

Expanding coal mining

Increasing fossil fuel production

Reducing plastic waste by 50%

Achieving net-zero greenhouse emissions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What educational reform is included in the policy recommendations?

Increased tuition fees

Elimination of public schools

Mandatory military service

Free college for families earning less than $125,000 a year

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal that unifies Democrats according to the transcript?

Increasing military spending

Supporting international trade

Reducing taxes

Defeating President Trump