Trump 2.0 and U.S Foreign Economic Policy

During the Biden administration, U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan critiqued the neoliberal consensus and developed a framework (the New Washington Consensus) to break from the past and engage in domestic industrial policy that relied on a range of tools of economic statecraft. What remains of the New Washington Consensus? What will the first 100 days of Trump 2.0 tell us about the United States’ policies concerning cross-border flows of capital, trade, and technology? What does Trump 2.0 mean for U.S. relations with Europe, other major economies, and international economic institutions?

This panel will discuss trade-offs concerning U.S. foreign economic policy in the second Trump administration. The experts will analyse proposals made during the Trump campaign and the initial months of the second administration, including tariff threats and other trade defences to reduce dependence on China, tackle trade deficits, push for export market access, and to secure a techno-industrial base for the United States. In a time of heightened geopolitical tension and a race to secure growth in a rapidly changing global economy, the discussants will reflect on the policy shifts from Trump to Biden back to Trump again.

Speakers:

Kathleen Claussen

Rupert Schlegelmilch

Alan Beattie

Chad Bown

Chair:

Dr Mona Paulsen

A drinks reception will follow this event. 

Although this event is ticketed, please note that we still operate on a first-come, first-served basis.