Takeaways from Spotify’s Investor Day: DealBook Briefing

Takeaways from Spotify’s Investor Day: DealBook Briefing
As for his stance on China, here’s what he told CNBC:
“A thought that I have is the United States could lead a coalition of large trading partners
and allies against China, or to let China know that they’re breaking the rules left and right.”
One thing to watch for: whether his past admission of substance abuse would affect his work.
If Mr. Trump imposed trade restrictions on Chinese goods, as he may in the coming weeks, China could do the same to United States exports.
One of President Trump’s most prominent supporters in the business world on Thursday
said the United States would have the upper hand against China in a trade skirmish.
“It would not be right to make comment prior to the trial of the remaining defendants
and prior to Mr. Bittar’s sentencing,” David Savell, a lawyer for Mr. Bittar, said.
And if Wells Fargo slips up badly over the next three years, Mr. Sloan may not get the entire $15 million stock award.
Mr. Thiel’s views echo those of Mr. Trump.