Hosuk Lee-Makiyama: Trade negotiations are like marriages, you need mechanisms to settle differences going forward

Hosuk Lee-Makiyama, Director, European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE) spoke to CGTN Europe in London. With the recent trade tensions and Supreme Court ruling, trade has become a prominent issue. There is potential for progress in US agricultural and energy exports to China, particularly in soy and crude oil, as China seeks stability and legal certainty. The proposed Board of Investment and Trade could serve as a dispute resolution mechanism for outstanding issues such as export controls, tariffs, and trade investigations. Lee Makiyama noteed the candid and constructive tone of the discussions, despite the ongoing challenges and disagreements on issues like 301 investigations.