Get the Bali rolling: the G20 meet begins

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Martin Sandbu discusses the prospects that leaders attending this year's G20 summit in Osaka will be able to patch up their differences on trade and climate with Chris Giles and Leslie Hook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.