U.S. Trade Chief to Hold First Talks With China Counterpart

The transcript discusses upcoming trade talks between the US and China, focusing on tariff rollbacks and agricultural purchases. It reviews the Phase One trade deal, highlighting China's commitments and progress. The issue of US corn imports to China is examined, noting potential pricing strategies. Finally, the US investigation into the origins of COVID-19 is covered, with the Biden administration seeking a new intelligence report.

What is a key expectation from the US side in the upcoming trade talks with China?

• Increase in technology exports

• Fulfillment of agricultural purchase commitments

• Reduction in tariffs

• Expansion of manufacturing jobs

What was a major challenge in meeting the phase one trade deal targets?

• Currency exchange issues

• Political disagreements

• Pandemic-related supply chain disruptions

• Lack of interest from US farmers

What was the target for additional purchases by China in the phase one trade deal?

• $250 billion

• $150 billion

• $100 billion

• $200 billion

What is a potential flashpoint in the US-China trade relations discussed in the video?

• Chinese steel exports

• US technology patents

• US corn imports

• Chinese textile imports

What shift in approach did the Biden administration take regarding the COVID-19 origins investigation?

• Collaborating with European countries

• Ignoring the issue

• Asking the intelligence community for a report

• Relying solely on WHO