On U.S.-China Relations and the Global Economy

About this episode

Panelists discuss the implications of U.S.-China relations on the international economy.

In this episode, panelists discuss the implications of U.S.-China relations on the international economy, including how tariff negotiations, supply chain restructuring, and technological competition effect global business. Host: Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations Guests: Albert Bourla, Chairman and Chief Executive Office, Pfizer, Inc; CFR Member Gina M. Raimondo, Distinguished Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations Geoff Martha, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Medtronic, Inc. John E. Waldron, President and Chief Operating Officer, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; CFR Member Want more comprehensive analysis of global news and events sent straight to your inbox? Subscribe to CFR’s Daily News Brief newsletter. To keep tabs on all CFR events, visit cfr.org/event. To watch this event, please visit it on our YouTube channel: U.S.-China Relations and the Global Economy

People in this episode

Host: Michael Froman

Guests: Albert Bourla, Gina M. Raimondo, Geoff Martha, John E. Waldron

Topics covered

• U.S.-China relations
• global economy
• tariff negotiations
• supply chain restructuring
• technological competition
• international business

Keywords

• U.S.-China relations
• global economy
• tariffs
• supply chains
• technology competition
• international business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pfizer, Inc, Council on Foreign Relations, Medtronic, Inc., The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

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