Former WTO Director General Pascal Lamy on Global Trade Challenges and China
What happened
Pascal Lamy, who served two terms as Director General of the World Trade Organization, shared views on global economic governance. Lamy discussed the challenges facing the international trading system, specifically the choice the European Union faces between achieving a rebalance or moving toward protectionism. He stated that Chinese authorities’ lack of interest in addressing structural macroeconomic imbalance was a major issue for the European Union.
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Why it matters
The discussion centers on the pressures on the multilateral trading system during a period of geopolitical tension. Lamy's reflections touch upon the long-term viability of the current global trade architecture amid major shifts in global economic power and international norms.
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Who's involved
- Pascal LamyFormer Director General of the World Trade Organization and subject of the reflections.
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The entities involved
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Pascal Lamy
French businessman and political advisor
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