Consumption represents nearly 70% of US GDP, making trade policy integral to economic growth. But each US presidential candidate has expressed different trade policies that would affect American consumers in myriad ways.
(00:39) Understanding Trade Policy
(02:03) Evolution of Trade Agreements
(04:58) Comparing Presidential Candidates on Trade
(07:35) Tariffs and Their Implications
(15:58) The Weaponization of Trade
(16:23) China's Competitive Edge and Global Impact
(20:21) Political and Security Concerns
(24:31) Future Trade Policies and Implications
Join Steve Odland and guest Susan Schwab, former US trade representative and a strategic advisor on public policy and trade at Mayer Brown, for the third installment in our series reviewing the US presidential candidates’ positions on topics that relate directly to business.
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