Published May 14, 2020

The Coronavirus Crisis Could Lead To The Mother Of All Trade Imbalances

Economics columnist Matt Klein delves into how the coronavirus crisis could exacerbate trade imbalances, reignite trade tensions, and prompt shifts in US manufacturing policy, unraveling the intricate linkage between global inequality and economic dynamics.

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Trade War Resurgence
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Global Economic Imbalances
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US Manufacturing Policy
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The Coronavirus Crisis Could Lead To The Mother Of All Trade Imbalances

Topics covered

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Global Economic Imbalances

Rethinking Overproduction

Trade War Resurgence

Trade War Insights

Global Trade Tensions

China's Safety Net

Chinese Social System

Trade Wars Insights

Trade Wars Insight

Global Economy Impacts

US Manufacturing Policy

Chinese Labor Dynamics

Global Economic Impact

China's Economic Shift

Episode Highlights

Trade War Resurgence

Global Economic Imbalances

US Manufacturing Policy

The Coronavirus Crisis Could Lead To The Mother Of All Trade Imbalances

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Trade War Resurgence

Global Economic ImbalancesMatt Klein examines the intricate dynamics of global trade imbalances, highlighting their impact on economies like the US and China. He discusses how these imbalances are exacerbated by the current crisis, leading to heightened trade tensions and economic challenges.

Global Economic Imbalances

US Manufacturing PolicyMatt Klein examines how the coronavirus crisis might prompt shifts in US policy towards domestic manufacturing and a broader global movement towards self-reliance. He discusses the potential economic and geopolitical ramifications of these changes.

US Manufacturing Policy