Sean Spicer on Trump's Trade Strategy with China and Upcoming Negotiations

Upcoming US-China Trade Negotiations

• 🇨🇭 The upcoming trade meeting in Switzerland between U.S. and Chinese officials is the focus, with President Trump maintaining a firm stance on tariffs.
• 🃏 Sean Spicer likens Trump's negotiation style to poker, suggesting he is playing strategically and expecting results.

Lessons from Previous Negotiations

• 🧠 Spicer believes the Trump administration has learned from the first round of negotiations, understanding what they want and what to be cautious about.
• 📈 The previous agreement for China to buy U.S. goods, particularly agricultural products, did not fully materialize as hoped, making the team wiser this time.

Expectations for the Meeting

• 🗓️ A deliberative path is expected, potentially announced by Secretary Scott Bessett, establishing a timeline for future discussions.
• 🤝 Spicer anticipates a meeting between President Trump and President Xi later in July, aiming to set up a framework and allow for de-escalation.

Trump's Negotiation Tactics

• 🚫 Trump is sticking to his guns on tariffs, viewing them as an "admission to talk" and expecting something in return.
• 🃏 The strategy of not revealing all negotiating points, such as potential carve-outs for baby items, is seen as a key part of showing cards at the table.

Scott Bessett's Role

• 🌟 Scott Bessett is highlighted as an adept negotiator and leader, being part of the "varsity team" sent for these crucial talks.
• 🗣️ Bessett's ability to handle questions, even complex ones like "who pays for tariffs," is noted, with his messaging skills considered excellent, second only to the President and Vice President.