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Why the world can’t quit the US despite the highest trade tariffs in decades
Manage episode 498208339 series 3652768
The US accounts for less than 15 per cent of world trade but President Donald Trump has managed to force levies on America’s biggest trading partners. Arnold Gay speaks to trade expert Deborah Elms, along with Leong Wai Kit and Toni Waterman, to understand why many countries caved to Mr Trump’s demands.
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Chapters
1. Why the world can’t quit the US despite the highest trade tariffs in decades (00:00:00)
2. Response from business leaders (00:04:22)
3. ASEAN's response to Trump's tariffs (00:06:06)
4. Why can't the world quit America? (00:14:19)
5. How can Asia move forward? (00:16:35)
6. Weaponisation of trade (00:22:14)
157 episodes
Manage episode 498208339 series 3652768
The US accounts for less than 15 per cent of world trade but President Donald Trump has managed to force levies on America’s biggest trading partners. Arnold Gay speaks to trade expert Deborah Elms, along with Leong Wai Kit and Toni Waterman, to understand why many countries caved to Mr Trump’s demands.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. Why the world can’t quit the US despite the highest trade tariffs in decades (00:00:00)
2. Response from business leaders (00:04:22)
3. ASEAN's response to Trump's tariffs (00:06:06)
4. Why can't the world quit America? (00:14:19)
5. How can Asia move forward? (00:16:35)
6. Weaponisation of trade (00:22:14)
157 episodes
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