Is China an Economic Threat? Unpacking Trade Realities with Uri Dadush

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Professor Kotlikoff sits down with the highly esteemed Uri Dadush, a luminary in the field of international economics. Uri Dadush's credentials are remarkable, having served as a senior fellow at the Policy Center for the New South and at the OCP Foundation, both in Morocco. His rich professional tapestry includes illustrious tenures at the World Bank, where he directed international trade, and at the Economist Intelligence Unit. He is also an insightful writer and an influential thinker with a myriad of articles and books on international economic topics to his credit.

Topics Covered:

• The future dynamics of China's economy
• China and Taiwan
• Trade shifting sands and the global order
• The evolution of international trade

Time Stamps:

• 00:00 Global trade and alliances.
• 08:18 US imposes tariffs, blames China for issues.
• 12:04 US trading system, internal tensions, WTO rules.
• 16:07 Tariffs between U.S. and China: political theater?
• 16:50 China's threat exaggerated, economy more stable.
• 23:34 International infrastructure investment efforts slowed due to constraints.
• 26:44 Africa's progress in economic growth and investment.
• 30:02 Europe population declining, Africa making progress slowly.
• 33:04 Global trade shifts causing geopolitical tensions and suspicions.
• 37:08 Potential for China-US conflict over Ukraine, Taiwan.
• 40:17 US recognizes Taiwan, sensitive issue, possibility.
• 43:33 China's economic future, global impact, and strategy.
• 46:54 President Xi supports voluntary agreement on Taiwan.
• 52:02 China rapidly expanding navy, developing hypersonic missiles.
• 54:13 Imagining crazy leader in Chinese hierarchy scenario.

The value in this discussion is immeasurable. You will gain a deeper understanding of the multifaceted economic relationships that are shaping our global future. Dadush's insights provide a prism through which we can appreciate the various economic forecasts and policy options that could guide international strategies in the years ahead.

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Laurence Kotlikoff is a Boston University Economist, a NY Times Best Selling Author, President of maxifi.com, and Author of Money Magic.

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