Are We Being Driven More by Geopolitics or Trade? What’s Next?

Season 3, Episode 16: Dr. Kuehl talks about the most recent updates on the supply chain and the implications of trade and economic growth.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 16 (7:19 in length), Dr. Kuehl answers a member question: “How has the global supply chain been affected by recent geopolitical tensions and trade disruptions, and what are the potential implications for international trade and economic growth?”    

• What fundamental shift are we looking at?     
• How did we get to a position of globalization?     
• What did companies do to produce more cheaply?    
• What was the downside to that?     
• What happened when other parts of the world became more efficient?     
• When did all this change?? What is happening today?   
• What % is rival and what % is partner?    
• Is the future certain?     
• Will international trade be shifted or ended?
• Will we ever have a developing relationship with China?

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