FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks during a joint press conference with Uzbekistan Foreign Minister Kamilov Abdulaziz Khafizovich in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, February 3, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/Pool
WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged governors of U.S. states and territories on Saturday to adopt a “cautious mindset” when engaging in business with China, saying Beijing was seeking to use U.S. openness to undermine the United States. Pompeo said in a speech to the National Governors Association in Washington that China was pursuing a policy of exploiting U.S. freedoms to “gain advantage over us at the federal level, the state level and the local level.”
“When it comes to doing business, I’m asking you to adopt a cautious mindset. In the words of President Reagan, when you are approached for introduction or a connection to a deal, ‘trust but verify,’” he told the governors representing the 55 U.S. states and territories.
Nice spin you put on thst story. Here is what Secretary Mike Pompeo actually said.
He says Beijing was seeking to use U.S. openness to undermine the United States. For how many years has the USA used AFRICA's openness, to steal its minerals and other valuable resources, and install greedy leaders in power, to make it easy to loot those precious resourses.
But the USA should equally be cautious of the negligence of laws by their own president. He is for sure than any law bending communist regime
Hawks need a bogeyman to rally people against. If it's not to be Russia, China is the next best thing.
Be cautious of Pompeo, Barr and the other right winged religious fanatics. Oh, I forgot the ringleader Mike Pence.
You can't be anti globalist and retreat from the world stage; then complain that China is taking your place as leader of the world.
Looks like the Democrats are in for big shock and Trump will be keeping America Trump👍
of China? As an American, I am more cautious about my OWN government atm. I guess that was one of the unintended results of Trump's requesting Putin's invasion.
SecPompeo is modern Goebbels
Hmmmm, has he EVER told his beloved boss that very thing as trade 'negotiations' went forward almost without supervision? Heaven only knows what The Pres has said to Xi Jinping.
Xenophobia! China phobia! Blessed are the peace makers. Pompeo not one of them. So also Trump! Same for Jared Kushner! Shalom an empty slogan both in DC & Jerusalem!
And yet nothing about Russia. How interesting.
Hysteria mongers. China is beating the capitalist at their own game. The Great White Way is afraid. Karma is collecting, isn't it! America... REPENT!!!
Nope: The American people should be very suspect of Pompeo and the rest of the trump junta and cult!
He would know as he has access to the intelligence information which has lead him to this conclusion.
Freedom to lobby based on corruption?
senateGOP trump doesnt want done what doing freedom of mean position not libertyb2b to means domestic certainly not ForeignAffairs Chronicle concepts nationalBAR develop levels Corona norml millerhighlife ABCnational alwayschoice art gains and advantage jurisdictions
And he’s on the level!
アメリカのメキシコにたいする仕打ちについては？
But not Russia?
“We lied, we stole and we cheated,” confessed this former CIA chief. In Chinese 狗嘴吐不出象牙
E relevant. All the talking are not relevant. The only relevant knowledge is in here.
Well all that made in China products. When gonna send profits they made home while keeping percentage of sells for having them in our stores. Whether made more than tariffs owing or not?!?
Russia, Russia, Russia! Focus.
SecPompeo You are JUST now figuring this out? Sheesh. Add Russia to that list as well, in addition to ......
So innocent... The US are so good, everyone not aligned with their ideas want to take advantage of their kindness... 😂 Please...
Later maybe but now they are busy with virus
Let me guess, the solution will be to get rid of some of those freedoms.
Does it means that China CCP is interfering Americans internal affairs? 🤔
Oh come on, we already let them steal everything but the kitchen sink from us. I mean didn’t President Clinton give them the machines to make Nuclear ☢️ Missiles back in the day, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg, just the tip.😃
Sure Mike.
Not surprised.
From stealing talent and intellectual property to censorship in US companies, we can realise that authoritarian China has already infiltrated US for years. US companies like NBA kowtow to China for more Chinese money. Everyone should be alerted while doing business with China.
Pompeo must not be privy to Donald’s plan to let China dominate trade with the BRI. TPP would’ve totally effed China and Russia
Huh? WAIT! I thought you wanted a trade deal/ Didn't you just taut a super trade deal with China? Are you speaking the truth now or then? What about Stormy Daniels, Does Donald Trump 'know' or 'not know' Stormy Daniels? Is this the same difference?
Another hate campaign is just beginning.
Undermine in what way?
Is it possible that the ChiComs are funding / providing assistance and promoting the Antifa Terrorist organization / movement?
Right move and wise advice China_is_terrorist
Tell China to get behind Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey & NKorea.
I believe you!
Wow this deadly virus disease is not only killing people around the world. This coronavirus is killing the world economic. To .we most stop this deadly virus disease at all costs. God bless us all around the world. and God bless America .Amen
People started watching closely
Sorry, anyone appointed by Trump is an accomplice doing his bidding, and likely to be thrown under the bus at any time. So even their truths need to be regarded as suspect or invalid
asktoconsider ROFL
Always.
Pompeo trolls Governors in speech on foreign states, China, conspiring with Governors to oppress political opposition. Ukraine Trump
Mr. Pompeo:
Have I been out of the loop, or is this an astoundingly undiplomatic statement for any Secretary of State to make publicly?
Suppose we will be very wary of business with US🤔
mike pompeo does not care if the US is undermined.
So how will your industry get cheap parts when you shut down China's economy?
Then maybe mikepompeo should consider telling Derp Hair-er to consider rescinding PTRC. Just a thought.
STOP CHINA.
TPP. Idiots.
Or in negotiations with Trump. He never pays his bills until you agree to ten cents on the dollar. Ask any of his contractors.
I’d say have the same mindset dealing with pompeo!
Pompeo is a puppy of Trump
TrumpAdministration
Except for Trump?! He just PRAISED Xi his revenge tour party!
What a genius
They are going to buy your country as much as they have bought ours.
No one gives a shit what these Trumpers think or say. Fucktards
Trump always managed to appoint the dumbest.
I’m sure the same is said about us on the reg. Pompous is worthless
Hmmmm Did he tell POTUS?
Would that he urge all voting infrastructure be held to the same standards. That we seem the only ones with this hard-on over China on G5, I expect this is all to assuage tRUMPs ego.
Pot calling the kettle black? Same for election & policy influencing.... ok for US but not good if other countries do the same
I can’t believe you reported on this. China has list of governors who have taken dirty money in exchange for introducing Chinese Nationals to other powerful politicians. You need to dig and find out those names on the list Pompeo talked about in his speech
Thanks, Mr. Potato Head who gets mental when reporters ask him hard questions.
Pompeo is ss clueless as Trump😬
Or what? You'll put our heads on pikes? Fire us all? Sounds like a threat! SecPompeo
Stop making deals with them then!
Unless they can get dirt on their political opponents from the Chinese, then it's all good.
OLD HABITS DIE HARD! It's pretty obvious that he's confusing his current job with his previous one(CIA director!). It's just not HIS JOB to keep stressing these 'lurking dangers' in dealing with Peking. THAT'S for a different secretary. HIS IS TO BUILT BRIDGES NOT THE OPPOSITE!
BaldingsWorld
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Maybe try prying Donald and Ivanka's lips of Xi's ass.
Pompeo is a RACIST.
He is a huge advocate for Russia tho'.
MakeAmericaAmericaagain through leading the world by exampleUN
Can we get someone more credible to issue warnings?
Nobody is listening to Pompeo. He’s washed up.
Disgusting 🐷 says what? NPR host Mary Louise Kelly says hello.
The jealousy of the American empire. China does not make political impositions to the countries with which it negotiates.
Wow this Pompeo fellow, what insight,🙃 what savvy,🙃 why you'd think we haven't been in a semi cold war with Communist China for 50 years. Boy, these Donny guys are sharp as bricks.
He reminds me of Weinstein.
not only that but since we know little about the gestation period(how long the virus could last on a surface)I would be a little hesitant about buying products that could effect your health. Buy wisely is my advice.
Who cares what Pompeo says!!
Tell yhat to the President.
VERY SENSIBLE! VERY WISE!
This guy sucks
Someone tell him about McConnell & his wife.
Or else you'll be FoxConned like ScottWalker
Someone tell Ivanka.
I urge SecPompeo to resign
Great advice.
As they should be with Russia also.
Screw that crook. He’s apart of the biggest threat to America I’ve ever seen.
They will all be hacked
'China, if you're listening.' -- El Jefe
I urge you to NOT trust the WH and vote the current administration OUT the upcoming election!
Why ? frump's kids have free range.
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Yeah, wouldn't want to accidentally step all over Ivanka's trademarks.
Yeah Tom Cotton is blowing anti China smoke all over the damn place. They must be scared and it ain’t the coronaviruschina
SecPompeo I though Donald had a conversation with Jinping was under control. Are you and Donald communicating?
Thought the great trade deal fixed all that
Meanwhile trump looks to sell his lease on a property (that he leases from the government) to China for $500mill.
The guy who won't speak under oath is warning someone? 😂
I wouldn't listen to him. Fat fuck.
race?
No worries Pompeo. Mexico is paying for the China tariffs.
Is anyone going to listen to Pompous Pompeo?
wear masks or something?
Surely they should be cautious in business with Donny the grifter? 🤔
“The boss doesn’t like people cuttin’ in on his turf. See...?”
Careful, China's location on a map may change tomorrow, according to the Secretary of State.
Unless they're sure to cut him in.