The first 100 days of Trump's presidency is setting the bar on what to expect during the next four years. A key indicator on how far Trump is willing to go concerns his approach to China.
He started the second term by imposing new tariffs on Chinese imports - but not at the expected scale. That has since changed dramatically. In April, the U.S. administration launched an all-out trade war by imposing punitive tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese imports. Xi Jinping immediately responded with comprehensive measures targeting individual enterprises and volatile American sectors.
The big question now is whether common ground can still be found? Or is the world’s most significant trade relationship doomed? Could we even be moving towards a major confrontation between the world's two superpowers?
Join this webinar to find out.
Speakers:
Ker Gibbs is the former President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Ker’s focus is on US-China relations and business issues facing American companies operating in Asia. He is the co-author and editor of ‘Selling to China: Stories of Success, Failure, and Constant Change’.
Francis Bassolino is the Managing Partner at Alaris Consulting, a U.S. advisory firm specializing in Asian affairs. Francis is closely monitoring developments between the US and China on behalf of an international clientele.
Peter Bay Kirkegaard is Leading Senior Adviser at Danish Industry, Denmark's largest business association. Based out of both Copenhagen and Washington D.C. Peter is an expert on trade policy with specific focus on U.S. tariff regulations.
