WTO's Azevedo Wonders if U.S.-China Trade Talks Are 'Going Far'

The video discusses the potential for trade agreements amidst US-China tensions, highlighting the role of the WTO in mediating these issues. It covers US demands for WTO reforms to address disruptive trade practices and the challenges faced by the WTO appellate body due to US influence. The potential impacts of a prolonged US-China trade war on global trade and GDP are also analyzed, emphasizing the need for cooperation over confrontation.

What is the significance of the deal struck between the US and Mexico in the context of trade negotiations?

What reforms are being discussed regarding the WTO to address the concerns raised by the US?

In what ways have global leaders engaged in conversations to mitigate trade tensions?

How can the dynamics of the conversation between countries shift from confrontation to cooperation?

What challenges does the WTO face with the current composition of its appellate body?

How do the trade tensions between the US and China impact global trade dynamics?

What are the potential consequences of a prolonged trade war between the US and China on global GDP growth?