Dell: Listening to What New Trump Trade Rules Will Be

The transcript discusses the potential changes in trade policies with the new administration, focusing on the impact of tax reforms on repatriating overseas profits. It highlights the importance of accessing global markets and the potential risks of a trade war with China. The conversation also touches on the need for a robust industrial policy in the US and the role of automation in modern manufacturing.

What are some of the key focuses of the new administration as discussed in the first section?

• Reducing military spending

• Cutting down on education funding

• Growth and infrastructure spending

• Increasing tariffs on all imports

What is the potential impact of changing tax policies on repatriating overseas profits?

• It would lead to increased taxes on domestic profits.

• It would have no effect on companies' decisions.

• It would discourage companies from bringing profits back to the US.

• It would encourage companies to bring capital back to the US.

What is a major concern regarding trade policies with China?

• Increased collaboration

• A potential trade war

• Expansion of NAFTA

• Reduction in tariffs

Why is it challenging to build more manufacturing plants in the US?

• Absence of key feedstock industries

• High cost of land

• Strict environmental regulations

• Lack of skilled labor

How has automation affected modern manufacturing plants?

• Decreased the number of jobs

• Increased the need for manual labor

• Increased the number of jobs

• Made plants less efficient