U.S. Tariffs Not Right Way to Challenge China, AEI's Barfield Says

The transcript discusses the US's current trade policies, focusing on the lack of progress in bilateral agreements compared to other regions like Japan and the EU. It highlights the administration's withdrawal from multilateral agreements like the TPP and the challenges in renegotiating NAFTA. The discussion also covers US-China trade tensions, the role of Congress in trade policy, and the global shift towards trade agreements that exclude the US, potentially isolating it from economic liberalization.

What is the significance of the trilateral NAFTA compared to bilateral agreements?

What role do back channels of negotiation play in US-China relations?

How might tariffs on automobiles affect international relations?