Trump Wants 'Tweetable Wins,' Former Ex-Im Bank Chair Says

The transcript discusses the impact of the trade war on agriculture and technology, highlighting the challenges faced by companies due to technology transfers and intellectual property issues. It includes insights from a Freakonomics podcast featuring Gary Cohen, who emphasizes the White House's urgency to secure a trade deal to stabilize markets. The discussion covers trade tactics, market reactions, and the economic implications of global uncertainty, such as Brexit and elections. The importance of rule of law in trade and differing opinions on tariffs, particularly those of Peter Navarro, are also explored.

What is one of the main issues faced by companies doing business in China, as discussed in the first section?

• Environmental regulations

• Technology transfers and intellectual property theft

• Labor shortages

• Agricultural subsidies

Why does President Trump want to secure a trade deal, according to the first section?

• To boost the stock market

• To improve relations with Europe

• To reduce unemployment

• To increase agricultural exports

What is a major concern for markets, as mentioned in the second section?

• Global economic uncertainty

• Decreasing consumer confidence

• High inflation rates

• Rising interest rates

What is a potential benefit of resolving technology transfer issues, according to the second section?

• Higher agricultural output

• More companies setting up operations in China

• Increased foreign investment in the US

• Lower tariffs on imports

Who is identified as a supporter of tariffs within the White House in the third section?

• Wilbur Ross

• Steve Mnuchin

• Peter Navarro

• Gary Cohen