181. US-China trade war fallout: This is what decoupling looks like

181. US-China trade war fallout: This is what decoupling looks like

Author: Chad P. Bown March 21, 2023 Duration: 45:44
How do we reconcile "record-level" US-China imports and exports when tariffs remain on more than half of trade between the two economies?

Ever wonder how the global flow of goods and services actually works, or why trade agreements make headlines? Trade Talks digs into those questions, moving beyond the news cycle to explore the real economic forces and policy decisions shaping our interconnected world. Hosted by Chad P. Bown of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, each episode unpacks a specific issue-whether it's a simmering trade dispute, a newly negotiated deal, or a shift in supply chains-with clarity and depth. You'll hear grounded analysis that translates complex economic concepts into understandable discussions about how trade policy affects everything from consumer prices to international diplomacy. This isn't just a rundown of events; it's a conversation that offers perspective from one of the field's leading experts. For anyone curious about the mechanics and politics of global commerce, this podcast provides a steady guide through an often-misunderstood landscape. Tune in for thoughtful explorations that connect the dots between high-stakes negotiations and their tangible impacts on markets and communities worldwide.
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132. US-China Trade War: The Negotiators [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:10
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