U.S.-China Deal Timing More Meaningful Than Details: Ian Bremmer

The transcript discusses the significance of a trade deal signed by the President, emphasizing that while the details are important, the market's belief in limited future escalation is crucial. It highlights Trump's strategic limitations in targeting Chinese goods without affecting American consumers and farmers. The Chinese have effectively countered Trump's strategies, leading to market stability. Trump's decision to involve Jared Kushner indicates a desire to control internal dynamics and ensure a deal is announced. The conclusion suggests that while the deal's text may not be groundbreaking, the market's comfort with the current situation is key.

What is considered more important than the details of the deal according to the first section?

• The reaction of red state farmers

• The impact on U.S. consumer durables

• The market's belief in Trump's limited options

• The President's signature on the deal

How have the Chinese responded to Trump's trade strategies?

• By calling his bluff

• By targeting U.S. consumer durables

• By escalating trade tensions

• By signing a new deal

What makes the markets more comfortable according to the second section?

• The impact on red state farmers

• The involvement of Jared Kushner

• The belief in reduced trade escalation

• The signing of a new trade deal

Why did Trump involve Jared Kushner in the trade deal process?

• To take over the China portfolio

• To ensure oversight and progress

• To escalate trade tensions

• To finalize the deal text

What is the expected significance of the actual text of the deal?

• Highly significant

• Moderately significant

• Not very significant

• Extremely significant