Treasury Secretary Lew: U.S. Retreat From Global Stage Would Be 'Worst Possible Outcome'

Treasury Secretary: U.S. Retreat From Global Stage Would Be Mistake

WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said Monday that Americans have reaped significant benefits from the international architecture put in place after World War II and the United States would be making a serious mistake to retreat from its global leadership role.

In a speech before the Council on Foreign Relations, Lew sought to counter arguments being advanced by Donald Trump and other Republican presidential candidates that Americans are losing badly in competition with China and other countries in the global economy.

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