Each episode of Why It Matters breaks down an issue that is shaping our world‘s future. Join host Gabrielle Sierra as she speaks with the leaders and thinkers who are facing these questions head on. Fueled by the minds at the Council on Foreign Relations, Why It Matters brings some of the world‘s most compelling stories home to you.
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Each episode of Why It Matters breaks down an issue that is shaping our world‘s future. Join host Gabrielle Sierra as she speaks with the leaders and thinkers who are facing these questions head on. Fueled by the minds at the Council on Foreign Relations, Why It Matters brings some of the world‘s most compelling stories home to you.
Is a trade consensus in Washington even possible? Well, it used to be. In 1989, the Washington Consensus introduced ten economic principles that championed global trade and guided U.S. policy. This vision was embraced for decades, with trade seen as a bridge connecting nations and strengthening economies. However, by 2025, protectionism and trade wars are now threatening to unravel years of cooperation. So how did trade evolve from a symbol of unity to a flash point for global conflict?
Featured Guests
Shannon K. O’Neil, Senior Vice President, Director of Studies, and Maurice R. Greenberg Chair, CFR
Edward Alden, Senior Fellow specializing in U.S. economic competitiveness, trade, and immigration policy
For an episode transcript and show notes, visit us athttps://www.cfr.org/podcasts/wim/washington-consensus-could-not-hold
Why It Matters
Each episode of Why It Matters breaks down an issue that is shaping our world‘s future. Join host Gabrielle Sierra as she speaks with the leaders and thinkers who are facing these questions head on. Fueled by the minds at the Council on Foreign Relations, Why It Matters brings some of the world‘s most compelling stories home to you.
