Does Trump’s Protectionist Rhetoric Have Teeth?

The video discusses the evolving dynamics at the G20 summit, focusing on the roles of China and Germany in response to the United States' trade policies under President Trump. It highlights Germany's leadership alongside France and China, especially in light of Trump's America First agenda, which challenges multilateral cooperation. The discussion also covers the trade relationship between China and Germany, the impact of US protectionist policies, and the global response to the US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. The video concludes with an analysis of the potential strengthening of alliances within the G20 as a counter to US policies.

In what ways might the G20 strengthen in response to the US's protectionist agenda?

What trends in protectionism have been observed since Trump took office?