Yergin: Trump Focused on Reversing Regulatory Current

The video discusses the anticipated actions of the Trump administration in its first 100 days, focusing on regulatory changes and comparisons to Ronald Reagan's presidency. It explores the implications of Trump's foreign policy, particularly with China, and the impact on global trade agreements like the TPP. The discussion also covers concerns about US security commitments, such as NATO, and the economic effects of international trade on the US workforce.

What is one of the main goals Trump aims to achieve in his first 100 days?

• Reverse the regulatory current

• Reduce taxes for the wealthy

• Increase military spending

• Establish new trade agreements

How does Trump's political experience differ from Ronald Reagan's?

• Trump has served in the Senate

• Reagan had been a governor and part of the political process

• Reagan was a one-man show

• Trump has more experience in foreign policy

What is a significant concern regarding the US's relationship with China?

• US's withdrawal from the United Nations

• China's influence in Asia and US's potential disengagement

• China's military expansion

• China's environmental policies

What is the controversy surrounding the TPP in the United States?

• It involves significant political capital from Asian governments

• It requires the US to reduce military presence in Asia

• It increases tariffs on Asian goods

• It mandates environmental regulations

Why is international trade important to the US economy?

• It lowers consumer prices

• It supports over 25% of the US workforce

• It reduces the national debt

• It increases domestic manufacturing