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What potential impact could increased tariffs proposed by Trump have on the U.S.-China relationship?
What potential impact could increased tariffs proposed by Trump have on the U.S.-China relationship?
- Stagnation of global supply chains (correct)
- Increased accessibility to Chinese technology for U.S. businesses
- Lower prices for U.S. consumers on Chinese goods
- Decreased economic cooperation between the two countries (correct)
What is a primary reason Trump has criticized NATO member countries?
What is a primary reason Trump has criticized NATO member countries?
- Not meeting the military spending target of 2% GDP (correct)
- Inadequate military readiness for global threats
- Lack of contributions to U.S. defense budget
- Their failure to adapt to modern warfare
Which consequence is likely due to an increased U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific region?
Which consequence is likely due to an increased U.S. military presence in the Indo-Pacific region?
- Stronger diplomatic relations with China
- Increased cooperation in regional security
- Heightened risk of confrontations with China (correct)
- Decreased likelihood of military confrontations
How might Trump's policies affect U.S. businesses dependent on Chinese imports?
How might Trump's policies affect U.S. businesses dependent on Chinese imports?
What is a possible result of European countries increasing their military spending as pressured by Trump?
What is a possible result of European countries increasing their military spending as pressured by Trump?
Which organization primarily lends money to develop infrastructure projects in various countries?
Which organization primarily lends money to develop infrastructure projects in various countries?
What is one of the USA's main challenges related to technology production?
What is one of the USA's main challenges related to technology production?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three most important economic partners of the USA?
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the three most important economic partners of the USA?
What is the dominant currency used in global trade transactions?
What is the dominant currency used in global trade transactions?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the US dollar and international transactions?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the US dollar and international transactions?
Which factors primarily determine the value of a currency?
Which factors primarily determine the value of a currency?
What aspect of trade is the USA notably losing control over?
What aspect of trade is the USA notably losing control over?
Which statement accurately reflects the trade relations of the European Union?
Which statement accurately reflects the trade relations of the European Union?
What is a significant impact of Trump's election on US policies?
What is a significant impact of Trump's election on US policies?
Which of the following is a consequence of Trump's economic policy?
Which of the following is a consequence of Trump's economic policy?
How does Trump's election affect international trade?
How does Trump's election affect international trade?
What is one of Trump's key strategies for military power?
What is one of Trump's key strategies for military power?
What economic strategy does Trump use to influence low-income Americans?
What economic strategy does Trump use to influence low-income Americans?
What role does the US play in conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine under Trump?
What role does the US play in conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine under Trump?
What is the intended effect of Trump’s tariffs on foreign countries?
What is the intended effect of Trump’s tariffs on foreign countries?
What is the primary economic justification behind US foreign policy decisions?
What is the primary economic justification behind US foreign policy decisions?
What is a key factor contributing to the USA's status as a hegemonic power in the global economy?
What is a key factor contributing to the USA's status as a hegemonic power in the global economy?
What role does the US dollar play in international trade?
What role does the US dollar play in international trade?
How does the USA maintain its influence through soft power?
How does the USA maintain its influence through soft power?
Which of the following best describes the USA's military position?
Which of the following best describes the USA's military position?
What is one reason the USA is not self-sufficient in mineral resources?
What is one reason the USA is not self-sufficient in mineral resources?
In terms of natural resources, which of the following is a key resource that contributes to the USA's near self-sufficiency?
In terms of natural resources, which of the following is a key resource that contributes to the USA's near self-sufficiency?
Which statement best reflects India's position in comparison to the USA in the technological sector?
Which statement best reflects India's position in comparison to the USA in the technological sector?
What aspect does the USA control that impacts the global economy significantly?
What aspect does the USA control that impacts the global economy significantly?
What role does the USA play in the global governance system?
What role does the USA play in the global governance system?
What is China's primary challenge to the USA's hegemony?
What is China's primary challenge to the USA's hegemony?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of China as an actor in the global governance system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of China as an actor in the global governance system?
What is the main role of the World Bank?
What is the main role of the World Bank?
What potential does India have as an emerging actor in global governance?
What potential does India have as an emerging actor in global governance?
How does the liberal economic model generally affect small economies?
How does the liberal economic model generally affect small economies?
What aspect of global governance does geopolitical and geo-economic influence mainly rely on?
What aspect of global governance does geopolitical and geo-economic influence mainly rely on?
What is one reason that USA's decisions significantly impact global living standards?
What is one reason that USA's decisions significantly impact global living standards?
What distinguishes the economic model of China?
What distinguishes the economic model of China?
Which statement best describes India's role in the global economy?
Which statement best describes India's role in the global economy?
What economic strategy is China currently focusing on to enhance its global position?
What economic strategy is China currently focusing on to enhance its global position?
How does the international economic architecture influence global governance?
How does the international economic architecture influence global governance?
What does the term 'structural adjustments' refer to?
What does the term 'structural adjustments' refer to?
Why is the USA considered currently powerful in the global economic architecture?
Why is the USA considered currently powerful in the global economic architecture?
What is one challenge faced by China's economic system?
What is one challenge faced by China's economic system?
What aspect of India’s economy presents a dual challenge?
What aspect of India’s economy presents a dual challenge?
Study Notes
Global Governance System
- Key actors control the global governance system, influencing everyone's actions and decisions.
- Geopolitics and geo-economy are the driving forces.
- International World Order: influence and balance of power.
- International Economic Architecture: economic power and control over trade, finance and development
Main Actors
- USA: governance and liberalism.
- China: significant control over trade, a capitalist system with strong government intervention.
- India: large population, expanding market, technological advancement, and democracy (soft power).
Most Significant Actor
- USA: influential over global governance institutions, economically, socially, and politically.
- USA's decisions shape the world and influence living standards.
Challenger
- China is challenging USA's hegemony.
- The main confrontation is in technology and economics, specifically in trade and currency.
Global Economic Architecture
- Capitalism, based on liberalism and neoliberalism.
- This structure is dynamic and changes based on current situations and different government interventions.
- Free trade, democracy, limited government intervention with regulated markets are key principles.
USA’s Role in Global Architecture
- The USA has designed and controls the global economic architecture, based on neoliberal capitalism.
- Its values and interests significantly impact global economic rules and governance.
- Dollar-denominated trade is influential.
Chinese Model in Global Architecture
- China's role is economically significant, with a capitalist system and strong government intervention.
- However, the lack of democracy and legal system is a contrasting factor.
India's Role in Global Architecture
- India is a key player in global economic growth and technology.
- Its fast-growing GDP and leadership in IT services have a significant impact.
USA's Values and Impact
- USA's history and values influence its decisions, policies, and global interactions.
- It follows a predominantly capitalist and liberal economic structure.
US Military Influence and Importance
- The USA's strong military provides security and protects economic interests.
- Military investment is an important factor in the global economy.
Importance of Natural Resources
- The USA is largely self-sustaining in terms of important natural resources like oil and gas.
US Influence on Global Trade
- The US dollar is the most used currency worldwide, influencing international trade.
US Economic Partners
- The US has important trade relations with several countries (EU, Mexico, Canada, China, etc...).
Trump's Policies and Impact
- Trump's policies focused on protectionism, impacting international trade, global economics, and geopolitical relationships (e.g. with China).
- Significant changes in trade policies, immigration, and relations with other nations.
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