The Ripple Effects of Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs
The economic and political ripple effects of the new tariffs announced by President Trump on April 2
Description
This event will explore the economic and political ripple effects of the new tariffs announced by President Trump on April 2, focusing on their impact across North America. With a particular emphasis on the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the discussion will delve into the strain these measures place on the USMCA agreement, disruptions to cross-border supply chains—especially in the automotive sector—and the broader implications for regional trade and diplomacy. Featuring expert insights from academics and policymakers, the event will also examine the strategic use of tariffs as a political tool, the temporary 90-day tariff pause, and how each country is responding to these shifts in economic policy and rhetoric.
Background
On April 2, President Trump announced a fresh round of tariffs aimed at reshaping international trade relationships, particularly with North American partners. This policy move, framed as a response to what the administration perceives as unfair practices, has introduced new tension into an already complex economic environment. Given that the United States, Mexico, and Canada are deeply entwined t…
Date: 2025-05-06
Time (ET): 11:00 AM EDT, May 6, 2025
Time (Local): 3:00 PM UTC, May 6, 2025
Agenda:
- Speaker Welcome Room - 10 : 40
- Guided Discussion - 11 : 00
- General Discussion - 11 : 45
- Interactive Q&A - 12 : 15
Location: online
Relevant Topics
Speakers
Georgy Egorov
James Farley/Booz, Allen & Hamilton Research Professor, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
James Harrigan
Professor of Economics, University of Virginia
Sourabh Gupta
Head of Trade 'n Technology Program, Institute for China-America Studies (ICAS)
Patrick Leblond
Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
Enrique Dussel Peters
Professor, Graduate School of Economics and Coordinator of Center for Chinese-Mexican Studies, National Autonomous University of Mexico
Randall Morck
Jarislowsky Distinguished Chair, University of Alberta , Research Associate, NBER