“总统提出了对中国的要求……说，嗨，你们应该降低你们的所有关税。这一直是目标，是总统的目标，我希望中国人会同意这样做。”蓬佩奥国务卿接受“我们是艾奥瓦”（WOI）Sabrina Ahmed的采访

https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2019/03/289866.htm

“肯定已经取得了真正的进展，布兰斯塔德大使对于美国来说是个重要资源，他在北京工作，帮助中国人理解我们一定要有自由、公平和对等的贸易。” 蓬佩奥国务卿接受KCCI Cynthia Fodor的采访。https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2019/03/289867.htm

“Real progress has been made for sure. Ambassador Branstad has been a great asset for the United States working in Beijing helping the Chinese understand that we have to have free, fair, reciprocal trade.” Secretary Pompeo Interview With Cynthia Fodor of KCCI

https://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2019/03/289867.htm