U.S. 'Lost All Leverage' on Trade, Fmr. USTR Official Says

The transcript discusses the complexities of trade negotiations between the US and the European Union, highlighting the challenges posed by tariffs and the impact on industries such as auto manufacturing and agriculture. It critiques the current administration's approach to trade, noting a shift from multilateral to bilateral agreements and the potential weakening of the US's negotiating position. The conversation also touches on the stalled Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the implications of the US's withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Additionally, it examines the status of NAFTA negotiations and the potential benefits and challenges of reaching new trade agreements.

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