Mike Johnson: “We have laid the groundwork, I think, for a new trade…”

“Well, the president was, I think, pleased with the outcome of the visit. He thinks it was a big success. And the people that were on that trip agree. We have laid the groundwork, I think, for a new trade agreement [with China]. which I know Scott Bessen, our treasury secretary, and the president have been working on in earnest. We're very hopeful about that. I will say it makes a big difference who serves in the White House.” (00:37–00:41)

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