Regulatory Divergence, Financial Stability, and Europe’s Quest for Strategic Autonomy

Description

US-China Trade War is no longer in the headlines as Trump shakes up US-EU relations. As the world faces another rising trade tensions, many questions arise about the future of their bilateral relationship and its implications for the economic future of Europe and the US. This event will delve into whether the ongoing disputes are a temporary setback or the beginning of a permanent shift in the dynamics of global trade. Experts in policy, economics and international relations will explore the consequences of these tensions for the European economy, trade flows and the region’s future of better economic autonomy. Through discussions on retaliatory measures, trade policy and long-term economic strategies, the event will provide insights into how the EU navigates its way forward in a changing global trade environment.

Speakers

Fredrik Erixon

Founding Director, European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE).

Nicolas Veron

Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics

Dr. Federiga Bindi

Senior Fellow, Institute Women’s Policy Research

Barry Colfer

Director of Research, The Institute of International and European Affairs

Aslak Berg

Research fellow, Centre for European Reform

Guided Questions

Fredrik Erixon

Given your work on global economic integration, how can the EU strike a balance between open trade and protecting strategic sectors—especially under pressure from US legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act?

Nicolas Veron

Based on your insights into European banking and capital markets, what impact might heightened US-EU tensions have on cross-border investment and regulatory alignment?

Dr. Federiga Bindi

With your experience in both EU institutions and foreign policy advising, do you see current US-EU trade tensions as short-term policy disagreements or signs of a deeper strategic divergence? How might these disputes affect the EU’s long-term push for strategic autonomy and its relationship with the U.S. as a global partner?

Barry Colfer

Drawing on your experience analyzing European policy trends, what role might the EU’s new industrial strategies and technology regulations play in mitigating or aggravating trade frictions with the US?

Aslak Berg

Given your experience in trade negotiations and regulatory policy, how can the EU navigate the current US-EU trade tensions to promote a more cooperative transatlantic economic relationship, particularly in areas like digital trade and environmental standards?