The tariffs and the threats of the Trump administration are a fundamental shift in our economic regime that is going to cause heightened uncertainty, argues Adam Posen, President of the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
“In very short order, this is going to be slowing growth, reducing corporate investments and, frankly, reducing choice and freedom for people”, he deplores.
This interview was conducted as part of the work of the Chaire de recherche en droit du commerce responsable, durable et inclusif (Research Chair in Responsible, Sustainable and Inclusive Trade Law), during a workshop organized by professors Wolfgang Alschner, Patrick Leblond and Geneviève Dufour.
This interview was conducted as part of the work of the Chaire de recherche en droit du commerce responsable, durable et inclusif (Research Chair in Responsible, Sustainable and Inclusive Trade Law), during a workshop organized by professors Wolfgang Alschner, Patrick Leblond and Geneviève Dufour, Gabrielle Marceau and Valériane Thool entitled “American economic coercion: issues and responses for Canada and the global economy”.
