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US-China relationship at its most stable in years as Yellen visits
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US-China relationship at its most stable in years as Yellen visits

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Janet Yellen, the secretary of the treasury, went back over to China yet again, both to help ensure that the US-China relationship is reasonably stable, also to deliver tough messages in places where she feels like that is required; the Biden administration feels it's required. And it's been a useful trip.

​U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, April 7, 2024.
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EVs, economics, and a warning from Yellen in China

During her weekend visit to Beijing and Guangzhou, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized that the US-China relationship is on a "more stable footing" – but there are still imbalances to address.

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Janet Yellen is (probably) tripping

During a visit to Beijing last month, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reportedly ate a magic mushroom-based dish known as Jian shou qing.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen looks on during a meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.
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Beijing sees “rainbows” after Yellen visit

Still, there are plenty of clouds lingering for the world’s two largest economies.

Prigozhin and Wagner still a danger to Putin
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Prigozhin and Wagner still a danger to Putin

What do you make of Putin's speech addressing Prigozhin's mutiny? Will Ukraine be able to capitalize on Russian infighting?Secretary Yellen is now going to China. How will that affect US-China relations? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Larry Summers explains the banking crisis
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Larry Summers explains the banking crisis

On GZERO World, Ian Bremmer and former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers discuss a range of topics, including the global banking system, the impact of AI on the labor market, and a controversial solution for rebuilding Ukraine.

Larry Summers photo, with GZERO World with Ian Bremmer: the podcast logo
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Podcast: Larry Summers breaks down the banking crisis

Listen: On the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer and former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers discuss the recent bank failures that are disrupting global markets and worrying investors worldwide. They discuss whether the current situation constitutes a banking crisis and explore the role of inflation in contributing to the problems. As an inflation expert, Summers provides valuable insights and predictions on the duration of the financial turmoil.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as they meet during the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 9, 2022.
US & Canada

US green subsidies pushback to dominate Biden's Canada trip

As Ottawa prepares for a two-day visit by President Joe Biden starting Thursday, Canadians have been speculating about whether he will do something to stop the northward flow of border crossings by undocumented migrants at Roxham Road, Quebec.

Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Not 2008 all over again
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Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Not 2008 all over again

With the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, is it 2008 all over again? As China reopens to tourism, is COVID finally behind us? Will the AUKUS deal shift the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific region? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

Silicon Valley Bank logo seen through broken glass.
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Yellen brings bazooka to stop SVB contagion

The US government steps in to stop the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank from turning into another financial crisis.