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Former Trade Negotiators Discuss This Week’s Tariff and Trade Developments.
No one understands the dynamics with key U.S. trading partners better than the people who led these kinds of difficult trade negotiations for the United States. Panelists will update our viewers on the trade policy announcements, what remains undone; and what are expected next steps in these trade negotiations.
In the latest episode of the Friday Exchange, our trade insiders shine the spotlight on Europe, potential steel controversies, and the future of multilateralism. We break down the European Parliament’s not-so-enthusiastic move to advance the Turnberry Agreement with the U.S., while building in “sunrise” and “sunset” safeguards that allow the EU to walk away if Washington changes course. They also unpack what that means for steel and aluminum tariffs, why the details on derivative products could become a deal-breaker, and how rising prices, lost jobs, and political pressure are shaping the next moves. They also chat about U.S.–India trade, the WTO e-commerce moratorium, China, and taking the U.S. seriously on WTO reform.
Featured Speakers:
Introduction: Kenneth Levinson, CEO, WITA – The International Trade Association
Joe Damond, Principal, DamondGlobal LLC; former Deputy Assistant USTR for Asia
Daniel Mullaney, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council; former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East
Chris Padilla, Senior Advisor, Brunswick Group; former Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade
Dawn Shackleford, President at Looking Glass Trade, LLC; former Executive Director for Trade Agreements Policy & Negotiations, Department of Commerce; former Assistant USTR for WTO & Multilateral Affairs