Indonesia's Sri Mulyani Indrawati on G-20 Trade Issues

The video discusses the impact of US-China relations on emerging markets, highlighting the negative effects of US policies on its own economy. It speculates on the duration of the US-China trade war, suggesting it may be prolonged due to geopolitical and security issues beyond mere trade and economics. The discussion emphasizes the complexity added by these sensitive political and security concerns, which limit room for negotiation and consensus.

What is the potential impact of US policies on its own economy?

• It will strengthen the US economy.

• It could negatively affect the US economy.

• It will only affect emerging markets.

• It will have no impact on the US economy.

How do both the US and China view their ability to handle the trade war?

• Both countries are unsure of their capabilities.

• Both countries want to avoid any conflict.

• Both countries believe they can easily resolve it.

• Both countries express confidence in their ability to retaliate.

What could facilitate a resolution if the US-China trade war were only about trade?

• The unwillingness to negotiate.

• The historical ability to reach consensus.

• A lack of common interests.

• The absence of economic opportunities.

What is the main reason the US-China trade war might be prolonged?

• There is no interest in resolving the trade war.

• It has evolved into a geopolitical and security issue.

• The trade war is purely about economic issues.

• Both countries have a history of quick resolutions.

Why does the trade war create less room for maneuver?

• It is solely an economic issue.

• It involves sensitive political and security issues.

• Both countries have agreed on a resolution.

• It is not a significant concern for either country.