michaelpettis.bsky.social
Senior Fellow at Carnegie China. For speaking engagements, please write to chinfinpettis@yahoo.com
👤 Joined on 31 October 2023
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@michaelpettis.bsky.social“The advantage of all being in the negative [trade balance] is we finally all agree that this cannot go on like this,” said the Belgian premier, adding that the “very good debate” was a “step in the right direction”.
Show PostPersistent trade balances are hugely damaging, and this politics has persisted in the EU because some countries ran huge surpluses. Now it should change, something the UK government, with 40+ years deficit, seems unable to grasp.
Show PostThe correct take. (Also directionally @michaelpettis.bsky.social’s take)
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