Xi Has Means to Squeeze U.S. Companies After Trump Threat

What are some of the methods China uses to respond to political tensions with other countries?

• Diplomatic isolation

• Military interventions

• Bureaucratic measures and tariffs

• Cultural exchanges

How might tariffs affect the global economy according to the discussion?

• They may have a modest impact on GDP but affect confidence and sentiment

• They will significantly boost global GDP

• They will only affect the US economy

• They will have no impact

What is the expected impact on China's GDP if tariffs are imposed on $200 billion worth of imports?

• No impact

• Increase by 1%

• Increase by 0.5 percentage points

• Decrease by 0.2 to 0.5 percentage points

What is a potential consequence for China if it pulls all economic levers in response to a trade war?

• An increase in foreign investments

• A rollback on financial reform efforts

• Increased military spending

• A decrease in public spending

What is the main concern for China's policymakers in the context of a trade war?

• Maintaining military strength

• Balancing growth with financial reforms

• Reducing foreign investments

• Increasing cultural influence