China to Counter Trump With 'Strategic Composure'

The transcript discusses the economic tensions between the US and China, focusing on President-elect Donald Trump's comments and China's muted response. It highlights a commentary in the People's Daily advising Chinese officials to underreact to Trump's statements. The appointment of Terry Branstad as the US ambassador to China is seen as a positive move due to his relationship with President Xi and Iowa's trade ties with China. The discussion also touches on the significance of agricultural trade between Iowa and China and suggests that Trump's choice of ambassador indicates the importance of China in his agenda.

What agricultural products are mentioned as important in the trade relationship between the U.S. and China?

What message does Trump's outreach to the Chinese ambassador send regarding his agenda?