Silicon Valley Preps for Trump Agenda

The video discusses the implications of US-China trade relations, focusing on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and President-elect Trump's trade policies. It highlights the potential impact on Chinese companies like Alibaba and Baidu, and the global trade dynamics between the US and China. The discussion also covers the challenges of bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US, considering automation and cost differences.

What was one of President-elect Trump's campaign promises regarding the Trans Pacific Partnership?

• To expand the TPP

• To withdraw from the TPP

• To renegotiate the TPP

• To delay the TPP

What potential impact does Trump's withdrawal from the TPP have on US allies?

• It strengthens their economies

• It creates problems for them

• It has no impact

• It guarantees new trade deals

How do Chinese tech companies view Trump's policies?

• As beneficial for their expansion

• As irrelevant to their business

• As a threat to their operations

• As an opportunity to reduce costs

What is a potential benefit for Chinese companies if the US restricts immigrant workers?

• Improved international relations

• Access to skilled workers

• Reduced labor costs

• Increased domestic competition

What is a potential consequence of a US-China trade war?

• Increased globalization

• Strengthened US-China relations

• Collapse of global trade infrastructure

• Improved US manufacturing

What challenge is associated with bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US?

• Lack of skilled labor

• Increased consumer costs

• High automation costs

• Environmental regulations

What is the cost comparison of using robots versus human labor in manufacturing?

• $2.00 an hour for robots, $6.00 an hour in China, $60.00 an hour in the US

• $0.50 an hour for robots, $3.00 an hour in China, $30.00 an hour in the US

• $1.00 an hour for robots, $5.00 an hour in China, $50.00 an hour in the US

• $0.75 an hour for robots, $4.00 an hour in China, $40.00 an hour in the US