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With his American candor, Kathy Berner got straight to the point. If this is impossible in our country, the two sides will never get to the point without making a big circle.

Mu Guoxing said with a smile: "Mr. Casey Berner, promoting the balance of trade between the two countries is the goal that our two governments are striving to pursue. This is like doing business between the two sides. What we produce is what your country needs. And what your country wants to sell to us happens to be what we don't need, so this has caused an imbalance in the trade between the two countries, and our government also deeply regrets this."

Casey Berner was slightly taken aback. He understood the meaning of Mu Guoxing's words. Mu Guoxing was complaining about the U.S. government's control of high-tech technology, which led to an imbalance in the trade between the two countries.But this problem is not something that he, the deputy minister of agriculture, can solve. Even the secretary of state and the president do not have this power. To lift or even partially lift the blockade on Huaxia high-tech, it must be approved by the US Congress.

"Mr. Director, the trade imbalance between the two countries is a big problem. The two sides must make decisions based on the interests of their respective countries. This is also beyond the scope of authorization of my government for my visit to China this time."

Mu Guoxing smiled: "I understand Mr. Casey Berner's mood, and I agree with you. Since you think the trade imbalance between the two countries is a big problem, and it is outside the scope of authorization given to you by your government, today we will You don't need to discuss this issue, so please tell me, Mr. Casey Bernard, why did you come to China all the way this time?"

Casey Berner did not expect that Mu Guoxing's reaction would be so alert. In fact, there are reasons for this. First, Mu Guoxing made full preparations for the meeting between the two parties in advance. Second, Mu Guoxing's Everyone recognizes that the ability to think and respond is fast. Another point is that Casey Berner can't understand Chinese, but Mu Guoxing can understand English directly. During the translation period, he can prepare What should be the next step.

Casey Berner felt that Mu Guoxing was also a straightforward person, unlike what he imagined, senior officials in Huaxia would not talk about practical issues unless they were in a large circle.

"Mr. Director, we have noticed that your country's Grain, Oil and Foodstuffs Import and Export Corporation has an additional condition at the same time as issuing the procurement bidding notice, which is to exclude genetically modified vegetable oil from the bidding. Can you please explain, Mr. Director, this is Why?"

Mu Guoxing smiled lightly: "Mr. Casey Berner, this question is easy to understand, just like American businessmen who come to our country, they also have to choose the most high-quality and cheap things, and no one will buy back something that is not suitable for them. This is pure market action, nothing to be surprised about."

"No, no, no" Kathy Berner shook his head like a wavy drum, and spent the next 15 minutes talking about the safety of genetically modified foods and saying that genetically modified foods are important in modern agriculture. In production, it has revolutionary development significance and has made significant contributions to solving the world food crisis and so on.

Mu Guoxing always had a smile on his face, watching Casey Berner's performance with great interest, until he was tired of talking, he said slowly: "Mr. Casey Berner, the scientific community still has a lot to say about whether genetically modified foods are safe." This is a big debate, which also requires them to provide further evidence on the safety of genetically modified foods. I think this is not an issue we will discuss at our meeting today. As I have just said, this is a complete market behavior. What kind of vegetable oil my country's grain and oil import and export company buys, and how much to buy, is entirely based on the needs of the Chinese people. Hasn't your country been advocating a market economy? The government should not interfere too much in this regard, right?"

Originally, it was Mu Guoxing trying to save face for Casey Berner, but he did not expect that the farmer from Texas was very stubborn, and repeatedly asked the Grain and Oil Import and Export Company to cancel the additional condition, saying that it was their country's government. He wanted to use this to force Mu Guoxing to bow his head.If this matter is put on other people, maybe he will agree to this condition. Anyway, whether genetically modified food is safe or not has not been determined in the end, and there is nothing wrong with eating a little.

However, Kathy Bernard's trick was wrong when he used it on Mu Guoxing. What kind of person is Mu Guoxing?He has received the traditional education of being loyal to the country and loving the people since he was a child, and he always puts the interests of the people first after he embarks on an official career. He will not listen to Kathy Berner's nonsense. Without sufficient proof of the safety of genetically modified food Before sex, he would never use the people of our country as experiments.

"Mr. Casey Berner, since you have repeatedly talked about the safety of genetically modified foods, please answer me a question, do people in the United States and the European Union eat genetically modified foods?"

Casey Berner was taken aback, thinking, this question is really difficult to answer, if people in the United States and Western Europe don't eat genetically modified food, then why should Chinese people eat it?If you say that people in the United States and Western Europe eat genetically modified foods, isn't that just talking nonsense?The Huaxia government will not fail to grasp such a universal situation

VIP Chapter 430 Seven Don't Give Gifts

Seeing that Casey Bernard hadn't spoken, Mu Guoxing didn't want to end the conversation with him at this time. Anyway, it wasn't a major issue of principle, and it shouldn't affect the relationship between the two governments.If Casey Berner runs for the senator in the future, a breakdown with him now will have a very bad impact on the relationship between the two countries in the future.You know, American senators are not like Chinese people's congress representatives. They have a lot of power, and they can even nominate the president for impeachment.

Mu Guoxing smiled and said: "Mr. Casey Berner, there is a famous saying in our country, do not do to others what you would have them do to you. I hope Mr. Casey Berner can understand our position."

"Mr. Director, I disagree with your statement. In the United States, the public is not completely opposed to genetically modified food, and our country's laws have not prohibited it. This is because we produce more agricultural and sideline products, and the public has a choice. "

Mu Guoxing smiled: "I very much agree with Mr. Casey Berner's opinion. The public has a choice, so our current choice is not to import genetically modified soybean oil. If Mr. Casey Berner thinks that there is not enough supply in the US market, then we We had no choice but to purchase from other countries, as far as we know, Brazil’s soybean harvest has been bumper for three consecutive years, and their country is eager to make this business with us.”

Mu Guoxing's move was ruthless enough, and he pushed Casey Berner into the corner at once. This nearly ten billion dollar purchase contract is a big deal. Senator will be very favorable.If he fails to do so, he will offend those American farmers and oil refinery unions, and even the United Unemployed Workers Union, which will eventually affect the interests of his family.

If Casey Berner offends those people, not to mention running for some kind of senator, life will not be easy in the future, and the combination of several aspects will not kill him.Such a large amount of business has collapsed because of government interference. Isn't this his dereliction of duty?You must know that although the U.S. government serves those big consortia, it also needs the votes of voters, which harms their interests, and the government is also unstable.

"No, no, no!" Kathy Berner did not shake his head this time, but waved his hands like a fan, and said hastily: "Mr. Director, our soybean production in the United States is much higher than that of Brazil, and the vegetable oil processing industry is also much higher than Brazil's." It is very developed, and the quality of the vegetable oil produced is also very good, we are very willing to do this business with your country.”

Casey Berner looked at Mu Guoxing with his gray eyes, and continued: "However, genetically modified vegetable oil is also very safe. We still recommend that your country can purchase this product. After all, discrimination is used in international trade." The practice is not in line with To's principle of fair trade. In this regard, I hope your government can seriously consider it, and we are even willing to provide this batch of vegetable oil to your country at the most favorable price."

Casey Berner is worthy of being a seasoned politician, sobered up from the initial panic, and immediately started to fight back.First, he accused Mu Guoxing of discriminatory practices in trade, and wanted to use this to persuade Mu Guoxing to bow his head, and then offered to provide us with genetically modified soybean oil on favorable terms in time, and played a combination of soft and hard. The purpose is to do everything possible Require our country to import their genetically modified products.

You must know that Iron Mountain Corporation is a large consortium in the United States. They not only have branches all over the world, but also have a great influence in Congress and the government. This time they are also encouraging the US government to negotiate with China. of.

The reason for this is also very clear. Iron Mountain is trying its best to promote genetically modified crops all over the world. The purpose is to completely monopolize the production of food and vegetables in the world, thereby blocking the lifeline of governments of various countries, and finally had to obediently follow their orders. The turning of the baton is the most typical form of economic aggression, and it is more terrifying than opening the door of a country with guns.

But their wishful thinking didn't go so smoothly. First, the European Union would not buy their account. In addition to prohibiting the sale of genetically modified foods, they also prohibited all EU member states from planting genetically modified products.Facing the strength of the European Union and the common interests of the two sides in the world, neither the US government nor Tieshan dared to offend them, so they had to turn their attention to the third world countries, and even spent large sums of money and food every year. The purpose of giving them free of charge is also self-evident.

Not only that, the U.S. government and Tieshan are also trying their best to persuade the Huaxia government to build Huaxia into a global demonstration base for genetically modified crops. They just took advantage of the short-sightedness of some people, and some people in the country are eager for quick success and quick profits, and want to solve the country's billions of dollars once and for all. The idea of ​​people eating problems.Iron Mountain has not only achieved it in some places, but also achieved considerable results.

If the vegetable oil purchased by Huaxia excludes genetically modified products this time, it will be tantamount to announcing to the world that Huaxia has also abandoned genetically modified foods. What is even more frightening is that Huaxia may also ban the cultivation of genetically modified foods across the country. The painstaking efforts of more than ten years will be in vain, and the large sum of money they invested will be in vain, and in the end they will have to get out of China in despair.

This is just one aspect. If a butterfly effect is caused worldwide, and the third world countries follow Huaxia's example, it will undoubtedly be a disaster for Tieshan Capital.This large consortium, which started off by selling black slaves and smuggling opium, has no choice but to go bankrupt. This is very inconsistent with the interests of the US government.It is precisely for these reasons that the U.S. government hastily dispatched the Deputy Minister of Agriculture in an attempt to persuade the Huaxia government not to exclude genetically modified vegetable oil, and also proposed to provide Huaxia with bait of genetically modified vegetable oil at a preferential price, which is what they have always used There is nothing new about the carrot-and-stick policy.

Mu Guoxing saw through Casey Berner's tricks at a glance, and said with a faint smile: "Mr. Casey Berner, since you mentioned To's fairness principle, I am also very happy to discuss this issue with you. International trade pays attention to What we want is equality, mutual benefit and fair competition. What kind of products we buy will be decided by our government. As for your proposal to provide us with genetically modified vegetable oil at a preferential price, I think it is unnecessary. Our country has trillions of dollars in foreign exchange The reserve is the largest creditor of the U.S. government. To spend a little money to stabilize prices and improve the lives of our people is what any government should do, and there is no need for any country to give us Preferences with additional conditions. After decades of reform and opening up, the Huaxia Kingdom is no longer the poor and empty situation of the past. We are fully capable of supporting ourselves and do not need gifts from any country."

Casey Berner stared at Mu Guoxing dumbfounded. He didn't expect that the opponent in front of him would not be fooled by him at all. Using To's fair principle to suppress others would not be afraid of them at all. Strictly speaking, Huaxia's actions would not Nothing wrong.If you want to provide people with preferential genetically modified vegetable oil, they don't want it, and hint that Huaxia is a big creditor of the United States and now has money, and even point out bluntly that they don't need gifts from the United States.All soft and hard methods have been used, but they are of no use to others. This matter is a bit tricky.

Casey Berner wanted to say something else, but the U.S. government did not give him other authorization, so he had to close his mouth again.In fact, he just wanted to talk, so what else could he say?Does he still dare not admit that China is the largest creditor country of the United States?Or does it not admit that the US government still owes China more than US$1 trillion in foreign debt?Such words, not only he, Casey Berner, dare not say such words, but also the Secretary of State and the President of the United States dare not say such words. As a representative of a country's government, you must be responsible for what you say.You know, China is now the second largest economy in the world after the United States, and the U.S. government does not dare to offend easily

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Mu Guoxing ignored Casey Berner, and turned to Yu Zedong, the president of Grain, Oil and Foodstuffs Import and Export Company: "Comrade Zedong, when is the deadline for bidding?"

"There are still 72 hours!"

Mu Guoxing smiled and said slowly to Casey Berner: "Mr. Casey Berner, you still have 72 hours, I hope your country's exporters will hurry up, since we are doing business, everything must follow the laws of the market Do business. If your exporter can bid on time and the product quality can meet China’s standards, we are willing to give priority to the purchase of non-GMO soybean oil produced in the United States. This is also to reflect the further promotion of trade balance reached by the two countries in the past few months. The consensus is also for the friendship between the two countries."

The staff walked in just right at this time: "Mr., it's time for the meeting!"

Mu Guoxing stood up, smiled and extended his hand to Casey Berner, and said, "Mr. Casey Berner, I have other business to deal with, I hope you can go around and have a look around during your stay in China. The scenery of Huaxia is very beautiful, as for other issues, I will leave it to you and my entourage to discuss in detail."

Casey Berner shook Mu Guoxing's hand and said: "Mr. Director, you are the most powerful and shrewd negotiating opponent I have ever met. Although I did not get what the US government wants from you, it is possible after all. On behalf of our nation's farmers and vegetable oil producers' unions, and the U.S. government, I want to thank you for facilitating this significant business."

After seeing off Casey Berner, Mu Guoxing came to the waiting room with several people who attended the meeting today. People from all over the world were called together to make a small summary, the purpose is to further unify the thinking, and it is also convenient for the next step of specific negotiation work.

Mu Guoxing gave important instructions on the next step of the negotiation, and finally said, "Casey Berner's goal has not been achieved today. I guess he may deliberately set up difficult problems in the next negotiation. You have to argue hard." , try our best to strive for greater interests for our country. There is a bottom line that must never be broken, that is, the quality of this batch of soybean oil must be guaranteed, and a drop of genetically modified cooking oil is not allowed to be added. If we cannot do this, then He is the eternal sinner of the nation.”

In the U.S. embassy, ​​or in the office of Ambassador Howard on Building C, Howard skillfully fiddled with the Kung Fu tea set he had learned for a long time, smiled and said to Casey Berner: "Mr. Vice Minister, I can see your expression Guess what, I'm afraid you didn't get what you wanted this time."

"You're right. I failed in front of Mu Guoxing this time. It's terrible that Huaxia has such a person. I mentioned To's fairness, and at the same time, I also proposed that we can offer Huaxia a favorable price." Offer GMO soybean oil, but this opponent of mine simply ignores my advice."

Looking at the Texas farmer who was still arrogant last night, Howard thought to himself, it is fortunate that you listened to my advice and did not despise Mu Guoxing, otherwise your end today would be even more embarrassing.

Howard's secretary came in at this time and handed over the transcript of the meeting between the two parties to Howard.Looking at Kathy Bernard, the secretary shrugged his shoulders and shook his head, then turned and left without saying a word.

"Mr. Kathy Bernard, I think you did nothing wrong in this meeting, and you have fulfilled your important responsibilities. I blame the other party for being too strong. After decades of reform and opening up, China is now the second largest in the world. The economy is no longer the weak and barren country in the past, and we now feel that diplomacy with China is becoming more and more difficult to handle. It seems necessary to suggest that the government re-examine the foreign policy towards China. "

Casey Berner nodded with a wry smile: "Mr. Ambassador, what you said is very reasonable. We should re-examine our foreign policy towards China. Mr. Mu Guoxing's words today reminded me that China is our biggest debtor's right." China, we owe others a debt of 10,000+ billion dollars, and they don’t need our gift at all. Although I lost to Mu Guoxing on the issue of genetic modification, I must try my best to promote it in the next 72 hours This business is close to [-] billion U.S. dollars, how many employment opportunities will be added for us, and how many farmers are looking forward to it."

Howard smiled: "From this point of view, you didn't lose to Mu Guoxing. At worst, you got a tie. This will provide a good help for you to run for the Senate in the next step."

Cassie Berner shook his head: "You told me a famous Chinese saying last night. It's very good. Fortunateness is where disaster lies, and misfortune is where blessings rest. I didn't understand some of the meanings in it until now. Although I was able to facilitate this nearly [-] billion dollar business, but some people may not be happy. The history of China is a country full of mysteries. Although they will suffer a little loss at the beginning, they will change in the future. They are smarter, and dealing with such an opponent does not know whether it is a good thing or a bad thing for our country."

Twenty-four hours after the meeting with Casey Berner, the U.S. embassy filed an application with the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Casey Berner, the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, requested an urgent call with Mu Guoxing, director of the Control Committee.After receiving the call from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mu Guoxing looked at the reports written by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation and the Grain and Oil Import and Export Corporation on the table, and knew that Casey Berner could not sit still now.

The location of this meeting was arranged in the Liaodong Hall. It can be seen that Kathy Berner is very anxious now. As soon as the two parties were seated, Kathy Berner spoke first: "Mr. Director, what I want to talk about in China this time It’s about soybean oil. I don’t know why the officials of your Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation brought up the disputes between our two sides in the trade of knitwear, clothing, shoes and hats. I wonder if your country is doing this to complicate the issue on purpose. It also violates To's principle of fair trade."

In fact, this matter is the additional condition that Mu Guoxing ordered the Ministry of Foreign Economic and Economic Cooperation to put forward in the negotiations. Now that the international supply of soybean oil is sufficient, it is a buyer's market. The business of [-] billion cannot be given to them for nothing. This business must be used for the greater good of our country.

Last month, the U.S. government launched an anti-dumping investigation on knitwear and garments exported to the U.S. market. Relevant departments have negotiated with them many times, but this matter has not been resolved.Not only that, but on this basis, the U.S. government has intensified its anti-dumping investigation on footwear products. Once their anti-dumping investigation is over, they will inevitably impose huge punitive tariffs on these three types of products in our country. Enterprises in our country are very disadvantaged.

Everyone knows that textile enterprises are labor-intensive industries. Once the United States takes practical actions, our enterprises will inevitably suffer heavy losses, and 10,000+ industrial workers will face the danger of unemployment, which is very detrimental to the stability of the country.Especially at the sensitive moment when the economy has just recovered and the new general election is about to be held, this issue is particularly important.

"Mr. Casey Berner, we buy soybean oil in the international market, which is the same as your country's purchase of knitwear and footwear from us. It is a complete market behavior. I don't understand now. Please explain why Your country is going to launch an anti-dumping investigation on our knitwear, footwear and clothing. Does this also violate the principle of fair trade? Since the two parties are doing business, the business must pay attention to equality and mutual benefit, which should also be reflected in the country on a diplomatic level."

Casey Berner understood that this matter was instigated by Mu Guoxing. Originally, he thought it was an official from Huaxia Foreign Trade, carrying the additional clauses proposed by Mu Guoxing privately. It also meant to sue, but he didn't expect Mu Guoxing to block him back with a single sentence. Since Casey Berner mentioned the principle of fair trade several times, of course Mu Guoxing wanted to use this to make a point. ! ~!

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Casey Berner attached great importance to the matter of China's import of American soybean oil this time, but he knew that if he went back empty-handed this time, his life would definitely not be easy.He did not persuade Huaxia to import genetically modified soybean oil, but only offended Tieshandu. If this business cannot be negotiated, then the offended people will be wide-ranging. Combine several parties, not to mention that he will run for election in the future. Congressman, I'm afraid his political future is all over, and he can only go back to Texas and continue to be his farmer.