Stratford: U.S. Should Look at 'Belt & Road' Plan

The transcript discusses the potential involvement of the US in China's Belt and Road Initiative, highlighting opportunities for American companies. It also examines recent US-EU trade tensions, particularly between Merkel and Trump, and the implications for global trade relationships. The discussion shifts to the importance of both bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, emphasizing interconnected supply chains. The US-Germany trade balance is analyzed, with potential US actions to address the surplus. Finally, the transcript offers guidance for corporations on navigating these complex trade dynamics.

What are the potential opportunities for the US in the Belt and Road initiative?

How significant is the potential realignment in trade relationships between the US and Germany?

What steps could the US take to address Germany's trade balance?

What do corporates need to do in response to changing trade relationships?

What are the challenges of navigating the complexities of global supply chains?