Trump's North Korea Equation for China Trade

The transcript discusses the strategic linkage between North Korea's political situation and trade negotiations with China, highlighting the potential implications for market access. It explores concerns about a possible trade war between the US and China, emphasizing the investor perspective and economic impacts. The discussion also covers the historical inertia in global trade policy, noting the difficulty in finding significant increases in trade barriers over the past two decades. Finally, it reviews trade enforcement under the Obama administration, including anti-dumping cases and existing tariffs on Chinese and Canadian goods.

What is the main concern for China regarding the linkage between North Korea and trade policies?

• Cultural exchanges

• Military alliances

• Access to international markets

• Tourism

Why do investors care about trade policy?

• It determines tourism rates

• It influences military strategies

• It might lead to broader economic impacts

• It affects cultural exchanges

What is the historical trend in global trade barriers over the last 20 years?

• Significant increase

• Significant decrease

• Widespread and persistent increase

• Little change

How did the number of anti-dumping cases change from the George W. Bush term to the Obama administration?

• Increased significantly

• Decreased slightly

• Decreased significantly

• Remained the same

What is the current status of tariffs on certain Chinese and Canadian goods?

• Low tariffs

• Triple digit tariffs

• Double digit tariffs

• No tariffs