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Rare Earths, Economic Versus National Security, and the WTO Vaccine Debate
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Feb 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Andrew and the Trade Guys break down reports that China is mulling export restrictions on rare earth minerals, a move that could imperil production of U.S. military planes and other high-tech goods. They’ll analyze how the Biden administration is reforming the Trump administration’s view that economic security is a component of national security. Plus, the Trade Guys will react to the WTO’s incoming director-general, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, latest comments on the WTO’s role in vaccine manufacturing and distribution.
Released:
Feb 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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