Frieda de Pimco habla de las armas de China en la guerra comercial

The video discusses the US-China trade dispute, focusing on China's strategic options, including currency devaluation and financial alternatives. It highlights China's efforts to keep the dispute trade-focused and the potential escalation involving strategic issues like Taiwan. The discussion also covers the implications of weaponizing the currency and explores financial strategies such as selling Treasurys and holding alternative assets.

What is the primary concern of China regarding the US in the trade dispute?

• The US is focusing solely on trade issues.

• The US is trying to involve strategic issues like Taiwan.

• The US is reducing tariffs.

• The US is ignoring the trade dispute.

What does 'weaponizing the currency' imply in the context of China's economic strategies?

• Strengthening the renminbi to boost exports.

• Pegging the renminbi to the euro.

• Weakening the renminbi to impact the US economy.

• Using the renminbi to buy US goods.

Which of the following is NOT a financial strategy China might consider before devaluing the yuan?

• Increasing tariffs on US goods

• Selling equities

• Selling US Treasurys

• Holding European assets

What might China do with the proceeds from selling US Treasurys?

• Convert them to US dollars

• Use them to buy US goods

• Invest in European assets

• Increase its external debt

Which of the following is a potential alternative to holding dollar assets for China?

• Holding cash

• Investing in US real estate

• Buying more US Treasurys

• Increasing US imports