Hufbauer Says Trump's Taken Unproductive Tact on Trade

The video discusses the President's approach to countries with trade surpluses, particularly Germany, and the misconceptions about Germany's control over European trade policy and the euro. It also covers concerns about potential changes in the dollar's value, influenced by the uncertainty surrounding a new tax bill.

What is the main focus of the President's trade policy as discussed in the video?

• Improving healthcare systems

• Increasing military spending

• Targeting countries with a trade surplus with the U.S.

• Reducing domestic taxes

What misconception does the President have about Germany's role in Europe?

• Germany controls the euro's value

• Germany leads the European Union

• Germany is the largest country in Europe

• Germany has the highest GDP in Europe

What is the approximate value of Germany's global trade surplus?

• 400 billion

• 300 billion

• 200 billion

• 100 billion

What is the speaker's view on the potential for a significant move in the dollar's value?

• It is unlikely and not a major concern

• It is a major concern

• It will definitely happen

• It is highly likely

What factor is mentioned as a big question mark affecting the dollar's value?

• The outcome of the tax bill

• The stock market performance

• The price of oil

• The unemployment rate