Trump's Trade Policy Decoded

Welcome to Trump's Trade Policy Decoded event

International trade is in turmoil following Donald Trump's return to the presidency in January 2025. His renewed policies have already stirred the dynamics of global commerce, echoing the tensions of his first term. This shift significantly impacts relations with key partners like Canada and the European Union.

The new U.S. trade directions raise critical questions about the future of trade agreements, the stability of global supply chains, and the balance of international economic relations. In this volatile environment, it's crucial to dissect the varied perspectives and strategies of major players shaping this evolving trade landscape.

THE SITUATION:

🇺🇸 US Action: 25% tariffs on Canadian imports, 20% on EU goods and threat to reach 50% if no deal

🇨🇦 Canada's Response: 25% tariffs on US imported good

🇪🇺 EU's response: 25% tariff in case of no deal

⚠️ Global Impact: Supply chains and investement disrupted, uncertainty on market

Three Perspectives. One Essential Conversation.

This trade webinar is your strategic briefing on the policies reshaping global commerce. Get exclusive insights from top experts representing each perspective in this unprecedented trade standoff.

Event Details:

• Date: June 11, 2025
• Time: 9 am EST / 3 pm CET.
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Location: Online

Programme and Speakers

The U.S. Trade Perspective

Ron Sorini, a former official at the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and co-founder at Samet Sorini & Associates, a U.S.-based trade advisory firm, will provide insights into the current trade policy direction of the Trump administration. He will discuss recent tariff implementations and the strategic objectives behind them, as well as the key actors and power dynamics within the administration.

The U.S.-Canada Trade Relationship

Eric Miller, former international trade policy advisor to Canada’s Deputy Minister of International Trade and founder at Rideau Potomac Advisors will examine the recent imposition of tariffs on Canadian imports. He will discuss the immediate effects on bilateral trade, potential renegotiations of existing agreements, and the broader implications for North American supply chains. He will also present the possible strategy of the new Carney government in Canada.

The U.S.-EU Trade Relationship

Philipp Lamprecht, Director at the European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), a trade policy expert will discuss the recent tariffs on EU imports. He will explore the EU's response strategies and the US endgame, and the prospects for future U.S.-EU trade negotiations under the current administration.

Register now and get ready to decode the Trump trade policy endgame.

The event will be moderated by Julien Schiettecatte, co-founder and Executive Director at CEUTIA, Canada EU Trade and Investment Association.

The discussion will be followed by a Q/A session with the online participants.