Prasad: Trump Scores 'Easy Win' Being Tough on China

The video discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump's policies on US-China relations. In the short term, tensions may rise due to Trump's stance on trade and currency issues. However, in the long run, US disengagement from global trade could benefit China. The video also highlights China's strategic positioning in Asia and its potential aggressive response to US policies like labeling China a currency manipulator or imposing tariffs.

What is one reason Donald Trump might choose to get tough on China in the short term?

• To strengthen US-Asia relations

• To gain an easy political win

• To improve American infrastructure quickly

• To enhance American productivity

How might US disengagement from Asia benefit China in the long run?

• By reducing China's influence in Asia

• By increasing the international use of the yuan

• By strengthening US trade deals

• By making China more dependent on US imports

What is a potential consequence of the US becoming more protectionist under Trump?

• Strengthened US-Asia trade relations

• Decreased tensions with China

• Increased international use of the US dollar

• More international use of the yuan

Why is it important for China to appear strong in its international relationships?

• To avoid political transitions

• To increase its dependency on US trade

• To reduce its influence in Asia

• To prevent being seen as weak by its rivals

What could trigger a harsh reaction from China according to the transcript?

• US reducing tariffs on Chinese goods

• US labeling China a currency manipulator

• US increasing its imports from China

• US signing new trade deals with Asia