Why the U.S. Can’t Break Up with China — ft. Alice Han

Why the U.S. Can’t Break Up with China — ft. Alice Han

Prof G Markets · 2025-05-15

Scott and Ed discuss the market’s reaction to Trump’s drug pricing plan, Perplexity’s latest funding round, and Coinbase’s addition to the S&P 500. Then Alice Han, China economist and director at Greenmantle, returns to the show to break down how China views the ongoing trade war. She unpacks the current state of U.S.-China negotiations and why a deal remains elusive. Plus, she weighs in on which country she’s more bullish on in the long run.

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Prof G Markets breaks down the news that’s moving the capital markets, helping you build financial literacy and security. Join Scott Galloway and Ed Elson every weekday for no mercy, no malice insight on high flying stocks, booming sectors, and master of the universe CEOs. Like it or not, we live in a capitalist society. The key to navigating it? Talk about money. New episodes every Monday through Friday. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Have a question or comment for us? Reach out to markets@profgmedia.com.

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