Hey, edward. Reporter we do have some reduction in tariffs so 25 on 250 billion worth of tariffs and then 7. 5 on 120 billion worth of tariffs and those december 15 tariffs do not go forward. The president just speaking about this china trade deal saying that hes using those tariffs as negotiating points for the phase ii agreement to make sure china still comes to the table and the phase ii talks china wanted them to start immediately. The man who led the negotiating team here, u. S. Trade representative Robert Lighthizer released this statement today. He says, President Trump is focused on concluding a phase i agreement that achieves meaningful, fullyenforceable structural changes and begins rebalancing the u. S. China trade relationship. The chinese say that the phase i deal is in nine chapters, and those chapters include these are some of the big points here, protections for intellectual property, ending the forced transfer of technology, expanding access to financial markets, buyin
Diplomacy with the Pacific Islands at an event in washington, d. C. She talks about increasing u. S. Engagement to build longterm relationships with Pacific Island nations. And how the United Nations in congress can support programs in the region. This is 50 minutes. Just a word of introduction, but charlie is going to do that, really. Im glad to see all of you here. When i was talking with charlie i thought having a program on a monday afternoon that is about the Pacific Islands will we get anybody to come . He said, yeah, people are interested, and im most impressed that you, ambassador, are so interested. A welcome to every are enrolled for the assistant commandant for response policy for a by rear admiral for the city, not for response policy. Mario i hope i didnt pronounce that improperly. Charged a affairs for papa new guinea. The assistant Deputy Assistant ustr for Southeast Asia. And the staff director for the House Foreign Affairs committee. Thank you all for coming. I just ha
Providers, giving you a frontrow seat to democracy. Announcer u. S. Ambassador you and Linda Thomasgreenfield discussed diplomacy in the Pacific Islands at an event hosted by the center for strategic and International Studies in washington, d. C. She talked about increasing u. S. Engagement to build longterm relationships with Pacific Island nations. Maritime resource sustainability. And how the uterine and congress can support progress in the region. This is 50 minutes. Good afternoon to you all. We are delighted to have you here and it is a real privilege to welcome ambassador thomasgreenfield. Just a word of introduction, but charlie is going to do that, really. I just wanted to say i am glad to see olivia here. When i was talking with charlie i thought having a program on a monday afternoon that is about the Pacific Islands, will we get anybody to come . He said, yeah, people are interested, and im most impressed that you, ambassador, are so interested. Interested, and im most impr
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