Brad Setser
Brad Setser is a prominent economist and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in the United States. He is known for his expertise in international finance, trade, and economic policy, particularly concerning global trade imbalances, currency issues, and the dynamics of international capital flows. Setser frequently analyzes the implications of trade policies and has been an advocate for understanding the intricacies of global economic interdependence.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 89,548 | $340,000 | 313$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 113,467 | $1,500,000 | 806$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,844 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,638 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,476 | $82,000 | 57$ |
| Italy | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,263 | $2,000,000 | 1,034$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,424 | $60,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 7 | 410,329,091 | 260,660 | $4,792,000 | 2,757$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Belarus:
Brad Setser expressed concerns about Trump's reputation and the potential limitations imposed by American courts on his trade policies.
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Italy:
Brad Setser served as a trade advisor in the Biden administration and was a White House advisor during the Obama administration.
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Guatemala:
Brad Setser is an economist who estimated that cases under Section 232 could potentially cover around 40% of U.S. trade.
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Switzerland:
Brad Setser provided data on dollar investments accumulated by investors from China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
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Slovakia:
Brad Setser warned that if Trump follows through on his threat, the EU may retaliate.
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Brazil:
Brad Setser is a former Treasury official who commented on China's Treasury holdings.
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Vietnam:
Former U.S. Treasury official Brad Setser stated that the figures for the UK likely reflect the amount of bonds held by global banks.
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Taiwan:
US Council on Foreign Relations senior fellow Brad Setser wrote on X about the risks faced by Taiwan's financial sector.
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Andorra:
Economist Brad Setser noted that China's export volume is growing at a rate three times faster than global trade.
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Dominican Republic:
Brad Setser stated that most countries cannot negotiate on their VAT as it is a critical part of their revenue base.
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