Trump Injects Huawei Case Into China Trade War

The transcript discusses the ongoing trade dispute between the US and China, highlighting the economic implications and the long-term strategy of containment. It addresses China's economic challenges, influenced by US monetary policy, and the impact of trade news on market sentiment. The potential for the trade conflict to escalate into a global recession is considered, but the likelihood is deemed low. A two-track process is emerging, separating trade issues from geopolitical concerns, with hopes for a trade deal in the first half of 2019.

What is the significance of a truce until March 1st in the context of the trade conflict?

What does the speaker suggest about the potential for a global recession due to the trade conflict?