Episode 86: Transatlantic Alignment in the International Economic Order

In its economic policies, the Biden administration has focused on domestic investment, close collaboration with like-minded democracies, and addressing geopolitical challenges. The EU is proposing an economic security strategy; the recently released German national security strategy refers to the strategic role of trade agreements, and the EU and United States are working to address climate change both domestically and bilaterally. Director of Bruegel Jeromin Zettelmeyer joins The Zeitgeist to discuss how aligned the United States and Europe are in their economic policies. Are their strategies in accordance with WTO rules, and should the WTO be updated to address the significant challenge of climate change? How do efforts to address short-term domestic goals affect long-term relationships outside of the transatlantic alliance? How can Germany innovate to remain a leading world economy as the international economic order shifts? Host Jeff Rathke, President, AGI Guests Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Director, Bruegel Peter Rashish, Vice President and Director, Geoeconomics Program, AGI