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The Trade Guys

2024 Trade Outlook

Jan 5, 2024
The Trade Guys reflect on trade in 2024, workers-centered trade policy, fish negotiations, US-China trade relationship, trade debate in Europe and US
25:51

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Quick takeaways

  • Not much is expected to happen on the trade front in 2024, with the Biden administration facing skepticism in achieving significant trade accomplishments.
  • The focus should shift towards competing effectively and improving competitiveness, rather than solely trying to keep China out of the US market.

Deep dives

US Election Year and Implications for Trade

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the implications of the 2024 US election year on trade. They predict that not much will happen on the trade front, except for demagoguery and political rhetoric. While the Biden administration may focus on finishing some trade initiatives, the hosts express skepticism about their ability to achieve significant accomplishments. They also highlight the importance of judging USTRs based on what they finish rather than what they start. Overall, they express a sense of gloom about the trade agenda for the year.

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