Topics
00:00:02 - Introduction of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant
00:01:35 - Restoring Balance: Reforming Bretton Woods Institutions (IMF/World Bank)
00:04:56 - Addressing Global Trade Imbalances, US Deficit, and China
00:08:14 - Broader Economic Imbalances, Europe, and Security Partnerships
00:10:20 - Reforming the IMF: Core Mandate vs. Mission Creep
00:15:43 - Reforming the World Bank: Energy Access and Graduation Policy
00:21:38 - World Bank Procurement Policy Regarding Ukraine Reconstruction
00:22:06 - Conclusion: Call for Collaboration on Rebalancing and Reform
00:22:48 - Conversation: Clarifying "America First" and Approach to Imbalances
00:25:09 - Conversation: Engaging China on Rebalancing and Domestic Demand
00:27:31 - Conversation: US Fiscal Imbalance and the Strong Dollar Policy
00:30:12 - Conversation: The Dollar's Role as Reserve Currency
00:31:48 - Conversation: Europe's Role in Demand and Defense Spending
00:33:41 - Conversation: Expectations for IMF/World Bank Reforms (Graduation)
00:34:50 - Conversation: Energy Policy, Abundance, and World Bank Role
00:36:56 - Conversation: US Financial Regulation, Private Credit, and Bank Lending
00:40:16 - Conclusion of Conversation Session