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United States Studies Centre Australia, Conference on Economic Security in a Turbulent World

· Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD (International)

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· Mathias Cormann Wiki · OECD WikiUnited States Studies Centre Australia, Conference on Economic Security in a Turbulent World

ContextOECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann delivered a keynote address on the occasion of the Conference on Economic Security in a Turbulent World at the United States Studies Centre Australia.

Why it mattersThe OECD chief defends open trade while accepting targeted investment screening.

Problems raised
  1. The rules-based international order is under pressure.
  2. Geopolitical rivalry fragments trade.
  3. Non-market investments in critical sectors pose risks.
Solutions proposed
  1. Defend the rules-based order.
  2. Use well-designed investment screening.
  3. Balance economic security with openness.
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