U.S.-China Trade War 'Highly Probable,' Says Sumpter

The video discusses the high risk of a US-China trade confrontation, expected to become evident by Q2 2018. It highlights China's strategic use of political and economic vacuums, with the US still dominant in security. The video also examines the implications for global markets and business norms, as China seeks to shape trade and investment terms, potentially altering global business practices.

What is the likelihood of a US-China trade confrontation occurring by the second quarter of the year?

• Very low

• Moderate

• Impossible

• Highly probable

In what areas does China seek to fill a vacuum, according to the transcript?

• Only political

• Only economic

• Both political and economic

• Security

What is the exception to the vacuum that China is looking to fill?

• Economic

• Cultural

• Political

• Security

How is China's influence expected to change in 2018 according to the transcript?

• It will be unpredictable

• It will become more influential and dominant

• It will remain the same

• It will decrease

What impact will China's new rules and practices have on global business norms?

• They will begin to bend

• They will be eliminated

• They will become more rigid

• They will remain unchanged