China Insists Trump Give Up Tariffs for Trade Deal

The transcript discusses the ongoing trade negotiations between the US and China, focusing on the removal of tariffs and the political and economic implications. It highlights China's push to remove US tariffs in exchange for buying US agricultural products and enforcing stricter intellectual property laws. The political risks for Trump in removing tariffs are also discussed, as well as the impact on the US economy. Additionally, the transcript touches on the opioid crisis, specifically the crackdown on fentanyl exports from China to the US, and how this issue is tied to the trade talks.

In what ways is China seeking to leverage its position in the trade negotiations?

What are the potential political risks for Trump regarding tariff removal?