U.S. Trade Deficit and the Global Economy

Panelists talked about how efforts to reduce the U.S. trade deficit could affect foreign partners and the global economy. Although one of Pr… read more

Panelists talked about how efforts to reduce the U.S. trade deficit could affect foreign partners and the global economy. Although one of President Trump’s major campaign goals was decreasing the trade deficit, the panel’s economists cautioned against disrupting U.S. import and export markets, arguing that such rash action would imperil not only American businesses but also those abroad who were investing in the U.S. The program included questions from audience members. close

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U.S. Trade Deficit and the Global Economy

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Program ID:
434091-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
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Forum
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 15, 2017 | 10:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Oct 16, 2017 | 2:35pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Sep 15, 2017 | 10:00am EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Sep 15, 2017 | 10:01am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 15, 2017 | 9:35pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 16, 2017 | 3:35am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Oct 16, 2017 | 2:35pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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