Episode 5 – Former Trade Negotiators Discuss This Week’s Tariff And Trade Developments

08/07/2025

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Ethan Zen

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Former trade negotiators discuss this week’s tariff and trade developments with China.

No one understands the dynamics with key U.S. trading partners better than the people who led these kind of difficult trade negotiations for the United States. Panelists will update our viewers on the White House announcements; what remains undone; and what are expected next steps in these trade negotiations.

Featured Speakers

Introduction: Kenneth Levinson, CEO, Washington International Trade Association

Jeff Moon, President, China Moon Strategies; former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China

Chris Padilla, Senior Advisor, Brunswick Group; former Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce

Stephen Vaughn, Partner, King & Spalding; former General Counsel, Office U.S. Trade Representative

Moderator: Wendy Cutler, Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute; former Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative