Lavin On US-China Trade, Possible Easing Of Chinese Tariffs

The video discusses the potential impact of US tariff cuts on the US-China relationship, highlighting the partial nature of these cuts and their positive tone. It explores domestic considerations for the US, including the need for reciprocity and the scope of tariff reductions. The debate on the strategic purpose of tariffs is examined, with differing views from Catherine Ty and Janet Yellen. The video also covers US-China trade dynamics, tech trade restrictions, and the recovery of e-commerce post-COVID.

What are the potential impacts of the tariff cuts on the US-China relationship?

What does the speaker mean by saying the tariff cuts will be at the margin?

What are the two governing issues mentioned regarding the tariff reductions?

How does the speaker describe the concept of leverage in relation to tariffs?

What are the immediate economic priorities leading up to the midterms according to the speaker?

What is the significance of the upcoming call between Biden and Xi according to the speaker?

How has the e-commerce business been affected by the tariffs and COVID-19 according to the speaker?