

Here's Why Trade Wars Are Easier To Start Than Finish
Feb 7, 2025
Brendan Murray, Bloomberg's Trade Tsar and expert on trade and tariffs, dives into the complexities of trade wars ignited by recent U.S. tariffs on China. He analyzes the immediate retaliatory actions by China and the challenge of unwinding these measures if relations improve. Murray discusses the significant power wielded by leaders in trade decisions and the evolving protectionist sentiments. He also sheds light on how businesses navigate these turbulent changes and questions the effectiveness of the World Trade Organization in this landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Complexity of Trade Tariffs and Their Enduring Impact
01:48 • 2min
Negotiation Dynamics in Trade Wars
04:05 • 2min
Impact of Trade Tariffs on Business and the Role of the WTO
05:54 • 2min
The Ease of Initiating Trade Wars and the Challenges of Resolution
08:06 • 2min