
John Perkins | USAID, Economic Hit Men, Iran, & The China Model
Colombia-China Trade Deal, Poverty Alleviation Narratives
The conversation highlights a recent significant trade deal between Colombia and China, marking a shift for a long-time U.S. ally. Perkins explains that China's success in lifting 900 million people out of poverty over three decades provides a compelling narrative for foreign leaders. He contrasts this with the stagnant federal minimum wage in the United States, which has not seen a real increase since 1974.


