Dohner: Backing Away From Extreme Positions Could Make Progress on Trade Deal

The video discusses the complexities of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, focusing on China's economic reforms, state control, and industrial policies. It highlights the challenges in reaching agreements due to the lack of international rules on industrial policy and technology acquisition. The speaker suggests that both countries need to acknowledge each other's rights and unfair practices to find common ground. The video also covers China's economic challenges, including the trade war's impact, the risk of a middle-income trap, and global economic integration issues. Additionally, it touches on currency manipulation and the potential effects of global trade issues on the U.S. economy.

What is the significance of the U.S. position on Japan and South Korea's agreements?

How does the U.S. government view the currency manipulation claims against China?

What factors contribute to the weakness in global manufacturing and trade?