EY CEO Weinberger Calls U.S.-China Trade Tensions a 'Big Issue'

The video discusses the impact of US-China trade tensions on global business, highlighting the challenges of globalization and the potential for economic slowdown. It introduces the EPIC initiative, which focuses on long-term value creation and investment, and explores the difficulties in measuring non-financial metrics. The discussion also covers the shift from public to private companies, emphasizing the need for transparency and risk management.

What are the long-term concerns businesses have regarding the US-China trade problem?

How is the slowing growth in China impacting globalization?

What is the significance of the EPIC initiative mentioned in the discussion?

In what ways can companies measure long-term value drivers beyond financial metrics?

How does the decline in the number of publicly traded companies affect innovation in the US economy?

What challenges do private companies face compared to public companies in terms of oversight?

What role should government regulators play in ensuring transparency in corporate reporting?