Trump Spares China the 'Currency Manipulator' Tag

The video discusses the U.S. Treasury's report on China's currency practices, noting that China is not labeled a currency manipulator despite its trade surplus with the U.S. President Trump's tweet suggests a strategic approach, linking currency policy with North Korea negotiations. The video explores the use of trade policy in foreign relations and explains the Treasury watchlist's role. It concludes with an open question about the future of currency policy, considering the administration's economic and geopolitical strategies.

In what way does the current administration's approach to trade policy differ from previous administrations?

What implications does being on the Treasury watchlist have for a country like China?