Economic Security Strategies: De-risking vs. Decoupling

As the U.S. presidential election nears, we explore the contrasting economic security strategies of the Biden-Harris administration and Republican candidates. Delve into the concepts of 'de-risking' and 'strategic decoupling' and their implications for American trade policies. Additionally, we discuss the alarming recession in the agricultural economy, the devastating impact of the Israeli bombing on Gaza, and how simple economic reforms could help cut healthcare costs in the U.S. Join us for a comprehensive analysis of these pressing economic issues.

Sources:
https://thediplomat.com/2024/10/de-risking-vs-strategic-decoupling-understanding-harris-and-trumps-approaches-to-economic-security/
https://www.morningagclips.com/ag-economy-is-in-a-recession-says-majority-of-ag-economists/
https://www.commondreams.org/news/gaza-development
https://www.grandforksherald.com/opinion/editorials/american-opinion-simple-economics-can-help-cut-health-care-costs

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) ‘De-risking’ vs. ‘Strategic Decoupling’: Understanding Harris’ and Trump’s Approaches to Economic Security
(00:03:35) Ag Economy Is in a Recession, Says Majority of Ag Economists
(00:06:22) One Year of Israeli Bombing Has Set Gaza Back 7 Decades: UN Report
(00:07:45) American opinion: Simple economics can help cut health care costs