U.S. Should Stop Retaliatory Tariffs Against China, Former USTR Official Says

The video discusses the recent indictments against Huawei and their potential impact on US-China trade negotiations. It highlights the risks of conflating trade issues with export laws and the strategic mistakes made by the Trump administration. The discussion covers China's obligations under WTO agreements and the need for the US to separate trade and security issues. The video also explores the long-term strategic competition between the US and China, suggesting a return to Obama-era negotiation strategies and the Trans-Pacific Partnership to improve US leverage.

What mistake did President Trump make regarding the relationship between the indictments against Huawei and trade negotiations?

What does the speaker believe about the obligations of China under the World Trade Organization agreements?

In what way does the speaker think the Trump administration has conflated issues?

What is the best case scenario for the talks with China according to the speaker?

How does the speaker suggest the United States should approach its tariffs against China?