Ex-Budget Director Stockman Calls Trump a 'Neanderthal on Trade' and an 'Ignoramus'

Ex-Budget Director Stockman Calls Trump a 'Neanderthal on Trade' and an 'Ignoramus'

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Business, Social Studies

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The video discusses the perceived ineffectiveness of recent trade negotiations involving NAFTA, highlighting the complexities added to the trade agreement and the impact on Mexican workers. It criticizes Trump's understanding of trade and fiscal policies, labeling him as uninformed and highlighting the potential economic risks. The video also questions the valuation of Amazon on Wall Street, suggesting that the market is in a speculative phase, with Amazon's value increasing disproportionately to its cash flow.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the changes made to NAFTA that the speaker criticizes?

Reduction in tariffs for Canadian goods

Introduction of new environmental regulations

Increase in wages for Mexican workers

Expansion of trade with European countries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what is one of Trump's shortcomings in economic policy?

Ignorance of fiscal policy and rising debt

Inability to negotiate with European leaders

Failure to support small businesses

Lack of understanding of environmental issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker suggest about the current state of the economy?

It is in a strong recovery phase

It is unaffected by current policies

It is vulnerable and could be easily destabilized

It is experiencing rapid growth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on Amazon's market valuation?

It is undervalued compared to its competitors

It is fairly valued based on its cash flow

It is overvalued given its minimal cash flow growth

It is valued correctly due to its market dominance

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Amazon's market value increase in the last 30 months according to the speaker?

By $1 trillion

By $750 billion

By $500 billion

By $100 billion