Samsung Spends $8 Billion to Get Into the Car Space

The video discusses Samsung's strategic move into the automotive industry through an $8 billion acquisition of Harman, highlighting the company's shift towards becoming an auto supplier. It also covers trends in Asian outbound M&A, particularly from China, and the potential slowdown due to uncertainties with the Trump administration. The impact of a repatriation tax holiday on US deals is examined, along with the decline of inversion trends due to regulatory changes. Finally, the video explores the role of foreign investment reviews and antitrust considerations in the context of major deals like AT&T and Time Warner.

Discuss the potential impact of a repatriation tax holiday on US companies. What historical evidence supports this?

What role does the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States play in acquisitions involving foreign companies?