Aftermath of April 2ND
Global Trade Shifts and Market Responses
Description
This latest round of tariffs not only reflects shifting policy priorities but also poses critical questions about the direction of international trade frameworks. While proponents argue that tariffs serve as a lever to correct perceived trade imbalances and protect domestic industries, critics warn of retaliatory actions that could disrupt established partnerships and global market flows.
Background
The announcement of a new series of tariff measures by President Trump has ignited discussions across global markets, signaling a potential shift in trade dynamics. These measures, aimed at reshaping the competitive landscape, have prompted stakeholders to reassess their current strategies and brace for possible changes in supply chains, production costs, and trade relationships. The heightened po…
Date: 2025-04-14
Time (ET): 11:00 AM EDT, Apr 14, 2025
Time (Local): 3:00 PM UTC, Apr 14, 2025
Agenda:
- Speaker Welcome Room 10 : 45
- Guided Discussion questions 11 : 00
- General Question 11 : 15
- closing arguments 11 : 25
Location: online
Relevant Topics
Speakers
Alex Durante
Senior Economist, Tax Foundation
John McLaren
Professor of Economics , University of Virginia
David E. Weinstein
Carl S. Shoup Professor of Japanese Economy, Columbia University
Guided Questions
Alex Durante
Based on your work in federal tax policy, how do you anticipate these tariff measures will interact with existing tax structures and revenue models, and could they lead to unintended fiscal or distributional consequences?
John McLaren
From your research on the labor market effects of trade liberalization and policy, how do you see these new tariffs affecting U.S. workers—particularly in terms of employment opportunities, wage pressures, and broader labor market dynamics?
David E. Weinstein
Drawing on your extensive research in trade policy and the Japanese economy, how do you anticipate President Trump’s new tariff measures will shape U.S.-Japan trade relations? Specifically, what short- and long-term effects might these policies have on bilateral negotiations, investment flows, and the broader Asia-Pacific trade landscape?