DowDuPont CEO Says Trump Administration Is Engaged With Business

DowDuPont CEO Says Trump Administration Is Engaged With Business

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The video discusses the impact of US tax reform on global competitiveness, highlighting the business-friendly environment fostered by the current administration. It explores Dowdupont's investment strategies and growth plans, emphasizing the importance of staying competitive in the global market. The challenges of workforce skills in the digital age are addressed, with a focus on the need for more STEM graduates. Finally, the video covers Dowdupont's restructuring into three companies, aiming for a shareholder-friendly approach.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key focuses of the current US administration according to the speaker?

Expanding healthcare coverage

Increasing tariffs on imports

Enhancing business-friendly policies

Reducing military spending

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker view the impact of US tax reforms on global competitiveness?

It will encourage other countries to reform their tax systems

It will lead to a race to the bottom in tax rates

It will make the US less competitive

It will have no impact on other countries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Dowdupont's strategy for its growth companies?

Focus solely on the US market

Expand into the European market

Invest heavily in the Gulf Coast

Reduce investment in the US

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge does the speaker mention regarding the US workforce?

Overqualified workforce

Insufficient number of STEM graduates

Lack of interest in STEM fields

High unemployment rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's stance on immigration in relation to workforce challenges?

Immigration should be restricted

Immigration can help solve workforce shortages

Immigration should focus on low-skilled workers

Immigration has no impact on the workforce

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding Dowdupont's restructuring?

The location of the new companies

The balance sheet distribution among the new companies

The number of companies being created

The leadership of the new companies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the decision-making process for Dowdupont's restructuring?

Influenced by government regulations

A carefully considered plan involving all shareholders

Based solely on activist shareholder demands

A quick decision made by the board