Mitchell Silk’s journey from dishwasher to China trade negotiator
Update: 2025-09-04
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How does a high school job at a family restaurant turn into a career negotiating billion-dollar trade deals with China?
Former US Treasury Assistant Secretary Mitchell Silk joins to share stories from his new book A Seat at the Table. From learning Cantonese in a Florida kitchen to mastering Mandarin in Taiwan, Silk explains how chance encounters shaped his path in international finance and diplomacy.
Silk reflects on his unique experiences, from witnessing Shenzhen transform from rice fields to skyscrapers, to navigating high-stakes trade talks during the Trump administration. He recounts his role in designing the $2.2 trillion CARES Act at the height of the pandemic. Silk's journey highlights the power of personal connections, cultural fluency, and resilience in shaping global negotiations.
Former US Treasury Assistant Secretary Mitchell Silk joins to share stories from his new book A Seat at the Table. From learning Cantonese in a Florida kitchen to mastering Mandarin in Taiwan, Silk explains how chance encounters shaped his path in international finance and diplomacy.
Silk reflects on his unique experiences, from witnessing Shenzhen transform from rice fields to skyscrapers, to navigating high-stakes trade talks during the Trump administration. He recounts his role in designing the $2.2 trillion CARES Act at the height of the pandemic. Silk's journey highlights the power of personal connections, cultural fluency, and resilience in shaping global negotiations.
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