He has testified that he believed that Security Assistance for ukraine was tied to an investigation into the bidens. My clear impression was that the Security Assistance hold was likely intended by the president , either as an expression of dissatisfaction with ukrainians who had not yet agreed to the burismabiden investigation or as an effort to increase pressure on them to do so. Reporter testifying today, fiona hill, former top russia expert on the National Security council. She in part heavily criticized those who feel it was ukraine, not russia who was responsible for meddling in the 2016 president ial election. Back here at the white house, that lunch meeting, neil, we think it will be five or six republican senators involved. Two on the left side of screen there, i guess you could say are interesting ones. Susan collins, mitt romney expected to sit down with the president. At times they have not followed the party line as it relates to maybe agreeing with President Trump. Im tol
Tension and confrontation serve the interests of anyone involved to trade consolation between china and the us has made some progress and is moving forward we hope the 2 sides will meet each other half way and find a solution on the basis of Mutual Respect equality and mutual benefit. This comes as the u. S. Trade deficit with Global Partners dropped by 4. 7 percent to 52500000000. 00 in september reaching a 5 month low slightly above expectations which were at 52200000000 dollars on year over year the current trade deficit is still 5. 4 percent higher than the same period last year exports declined 1800000000. 00 to 206000000000. 00 while imports also dropped 4 point 4000000000. 00 to 258400000000. 00 the us recorded its 1st oil star plus since 1978 of 252000000. 00 while imports on consumer goods fell 2 point 5000000000. 00 as cell phones and other Household Goods dropped by 800000000. 00 meanwhile at the opening of the 2nd China International import expo president xi jinping promise
A hand from San Francisco today to break down the latest security threats the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and what it means for consumers and later big oil has been slowing steadily since its meteoric rise to 20000 but recent reports show manipulation may have played a role in this spike cryptocurrency analyst ben swan is back on the program today to guide us through the crypto paper and what it means for the future of the internet we have a jam packed show today so lets jump right into the headlines. As the worlds 2 largest economies no hope for a phase one trade deal the u. S. And china are looking at rolling back some tariffs people familiar with the talks say if theres a deal removing tariffs will be part of it the phase one deal would include the increase of chinas purchase of American Farm goods rules to deter currency manipulation as well as some provisions to protect intellectual property theft a partial deal would also include. President Trump Holding back o
My name is Kathryn Martucci on the director of policy and programs at the alliance for Health Policy at i had the pleasure of welcoming you all on behalf of the alliance to our Breakfast Series for reporters. For those who are not thinly withfo the alliance, we are a Nonpartisan Organization that is dedicated to convening and educating Health Policy community through a Balance Exchange of evidence. We are so thankful to bill pierce and Apco Worldwide for supporting the alliance and put it on this syrians with that support weve had the privilege of hosting many 15 guests and Panel Discussion over the past couple of years, including joe grogan and we are honored to welcome back to be properly you have the decision being our first repeat guest picky joined us about a year ago when is an associate director at omb and to look for doing about your new role and healthcare priorities as a director of the Domestic Policy Council. So thank you for being here again. Thank you to all of you for be
Manipulation as well as some provisions to protect intellectual property theft the partial deal would also include President Trump holding back on the imposing the planned december 15th tariffs but now negotiators are working on rolling back some existing duties when asked if china would remove these tariffs Chinese Ministry spokesperson going strong said the 2 sides were making progress. Its not a correct way to resolve the trade issue by slapping tariffs nor does escalating tension and confrontation serve the interests of anyone involved i dont see a trade consolation between china and the us has made some progress and is moving forward we see 2 sides will meet each other halfway and find a solution on the basis of Mutual Respect equality and Mutual Benefit this comes as the u. S. Trade deficit with Global Partners dropped by 4. 7 percent to 52500000000. 00 in september reaching a 5 month low slightly above expectations which were at 52200000000 dollars on year over year the current