Trump Says Unspecified New Trade Deals to Be Announced

The transcript discusses Donald Trump's changing policies, particularly regarding trade with China, NAFTA, and North Korea. It highlights the uncertainty faced by businesses in China, both domestic and foreign, due to these policy shifts. The transcript also examines the significant decline in Chinese investment in the US, attributing it to trade tensions and economic policies aimed at de-risking. The overall impact on business and investment is significant, with hopes for reciprocal trade changes.

What is one reason businesses hope Trump's threats are just negotiation tactics?

• They hope for a return to previous agreements.

• They want to see more aggressive policies.

• They believe Trump has never changed his mind before.

• They think the threats are meant to strengthen US-China relations.

What is a major challenge in the US-China trade discussions?

• China's reluctance to change its industrial policy.

• The US's refusal to negotiate.

• China's willingness to increase imports from the USA.

• The lack of interest from other countries.

How much did Chinese investment into the US decrease in the first half of the year?

• By 50%

• By 70%

• By 30%

• By 90%

What was the value of assets sold by Chinese businesses in the first five months of 2018?

• $12 billion

• $5 billion

• $9.6 billion

• $1.8 billion

What is one reason for the decrease in Chinese investment in the US?

• A new trade agreement between the US and China.

• China's domestic policies on de-risking the economy.

• A global economic downturn.

• Increased US tariffs on Chinese goods.