The Capitol Forum 2025 Trade & Competition Policy Forum

Thursday, December 11, 2025 | The National Press Club, Washington, D.C.

The 2025 Trade & Competition Policy Forum, hosted by The Capitol Forum, will convene leading trade lawyers, policymakers, economists, strategists, and in-house counsels to examine the shifting dynamics of global trade, competition, and sustainability in an era of economic realignment.

Through keynote addresses and panel discussions, participants will explore how new policy developments—from the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) review to the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive—are reshaping the global economy and redefining cross-border compliance, supply chain management, and labor standards.

The morning sessions will focus on U.S. trade developments and enforcement trends, while the afternoon will turn to European initiatives and the region’s evolving relationships with both the United States and China.

Program Highlights

Keynote Conversation with Ambassador Katherine Tai, former United States Trade Representative
Future of USMCA – How each party’s objectives and leverage will play into negotiations
The End of De Minimis – Implications for e-commerce, global markets, and trade equity in the U.S. and Europe
CBAM, Supply Chains, and Corporate Sustainability in the EU – The next phase of climate and human-rights accountability in global trade
Navigating U.S.–China Rivalry – Europe’s strategic balancing act in an era of industrial policy and investment screening

Please view the full agenda for detailed session descriptions and speaker updates.

Speakers will be announced in November. We encourage you to add this event to your calendar and stay tuned for updates throughout the month.

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