BWC member Charles Myers recently spoke on Bloomberg Surveillance, analyzing the United States’ recent foreign policy initiatives and their effects on global economics. He outlined the administration’s use of economic and diplomatic pressure as a means to bring foreign countries to the negotiation table. Myers emphasized the President’s stance on foreign policy stating, “He always prefers negotiation first.”

Myers also spotlighted a trip to Venezuela piloted by him and other United States investors, emphasizing that foreign investment is paramount to the country’s economic recovery. In light of a new age for Venezuela, Myers is optimistic this visit is the first step towards rebuilding economic prosperity.

To watch his remarks on Bloomberg, click here.

All views expressed by members are their own and not reflective of the views of the Bretton Woods Committee.