Biggest trade deal in history excludes United States

Red Lines with Anya Parampil

Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Beijing-based journalist Ian Goodrum about the recent signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in Asia. The agreement includes countries representing one-third of the global GDP and population, yet excludes the United States. They discuss the implications the deal will have for the world economy. ** Correction: At 1:41 Ian remarks that six countries representing 35% of GDP in the agreement must now ratify RCEP, however this is a provision in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, not the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. Apologies for the error.