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The Intelligence Squared Economic Outlook with Martin Wolf (Part 1)

Feb 12, 2025
Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times and a distinguished financial journalist with nearly 40 years of experience, shares his insights on a turbulent economic landscape. He discusses the geopolitical shift with Trump's potential return and its implications for global trade. The conversation highlights the escalating AI race between the US and China. Wolf also addresses the UK's economic challenges, including the tension between public spending and taxation, and its effects on family businesses and farming.
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  • The return of an 'America First' agenda under Donald Trump in 2025 could significantly disrupt global trade relations and economic stability.
  • Persistent structural growth issues in the UK, such as stagnating productivity and low investment, continue to hinder the economy's future prospects.

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