U.S. CEOs Worried Markets in China Are Disappearing: RiceHadleyGates

The video discusses the uncertainty surrounding the US-China phase one trade deal, highlighting concerns about its meaningfulness and the lack of new structural reforms. It explores the US business community's worries about market losses in China and the decoupling of supply chains. The video also examines the US administration's complex approach to Huawei, balancing national security concerns with trade restrictions. Finally, it addresses the political risks of maintaining tariffs, particularly their impact on US farmers, who are a key political constituency.

What is the main concern of US business leaders regarding the trade war with China?

• The rise in US exports

• The increase in Chinese imports

• The strengthening of the US dollar

• The disappearance of their markets in China

What is the US administration's primary concern about Huawei's involvement in 5G networks?

• Economic competition

• National security

• Technological advancement

• Environmental impact

What was the effect of adding Huawei to the US entity list?

• American firms could not sell anything to Huawei

• Huawei could sell more products in the US

• Huawei gained access to US technology

• Huawei was allowed to operate freely in the US

What is one of the political risks for President Trump if he maintains the tariffs?

• Decreased influence in Europe

• Increased support from urban voters

• Harm to his core base of farmers

• Improved relations with China

Why is there a focus on agricultural tariffs in the phase one deal?

• To increase US imports

• To strengthen the US dollar

• To reduce US exports

• To support US farmers