Trump Doesn’t Have Leverage He Needs to Get a Successful Deal, Says Law Professor Gold

The video discusses the complexities of US-China trade relations, focusing on the Huawei ban and the strategic implications of the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). It examines the potential benefits of bilateral trade agreements with Japan and the EU, and the challenges faced in these negotiations. The video also explores the US strategy to manage China's rise as a superpower and the importance of China complying with World Trade Organization obligations. Finally, it critiques President Trump's trade negotiation tactics and the lack of leverage in achieving successful outcomes.

What is one reason the US is investigating Huawei?

• To enforce US criminal laws

• To address human rights concerns

• To improve trade relations with China

• To promote US technology

How did the TPP serve as a strategic tool for the US?

• It provided leverage over China in trade negotiations

• It focused on European trade relations

• It allowed China to dominate the Pacific region

• It excluded the US from Pacific trade

What was a consequence of the US withdrawing from the TPP?

• Weakened strategic position in trade negotiations

• Strengthened US-European trade relations

• Increased leverage over China

• Improved relations with North Korea

What is a limitation of the US-Japan bilateral trade agreement?

• It lacks the strategic impact of the TPP

• It focuses only on technology

• It does not address agricultural issues

• It excludes beef producers

What is a challenge in US-European trade talks?

• Lack of interest from the US

• European reluctance to discuss agriculture

• Disagreement over technology standards

• Focus on Pacific trade

What is the US's main objective regarding China's trade practices?

• To bring China into compliance with WTO obligations

• To promote Chinese economic expansion

• To isolate China from global trade

• To form a new trade alliance with China

What is a criticism of President Trump's trade strategy with China?

• It focuses too much on European markets

• It lacks sufficient leverage for success

• It relies too heavily on the TPP

• It strengthens China's global position