Educational Program on Global Trade: The Aftermath of Trump's Election

The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents, in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, invites international correspondents to a timely session on the transformative effects of Donald Trump’s recent re-election on global trade. With Trump’s renewed focus on trade policy and his clear intentions to reshape international economic relations, correspondents are faced with a new landscape that demands close attention and nuanced understanding.

International correspondents/participants will gain insights into:

  • How Trump's trade policies could disrupt traditional free trade frameworks, with analysis on the “disruptive radicalism” of Trump 2.0 and its anticipated impacts on both the U.S. and global markets.

  • The worsening trajectory of U.S.-China relations, a trend likely to persist regardless of U.S. leadership shifts, as highlighted in recent research by the Hinrich Foundation.

  • The implications of significant changes within the European Union, including the new European Commission in Brussels and the recent collapse of Germany’s government, as they intersect with a shifting U.S. trade stance.

Led by trade expert Keith M. Rockwell, this session equips correspondents with a thorough understanding of these developments, preparing them to report effectively on the key trends and challenges that will define global trade in the coming years.

WHEN: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT 10 AM EST | ONLINE

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Keith M. Rockwell

Keith M. Rockwell is a Senior Research Fellow at the Hinrich Foundation. Prior to his retirement in June 2022, Keith served as a Director at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and spokesperson for the organization for more than 25 years. He also is Global Fellow at the Wilson Center. In his former role as Director of the WTO’s Media and External Relations Division, Keith worked closely with the Director General and his office to reflect the objectives and activities of the WTO. He was responsible for the overall coordination of the WTO’s interaction with media, civil society, parliamentarians, and the United Nations. He appeared regularly before media at press conferences, briefings, and television and radio appearances. Keith received his Masters in Business Administration from George Washington University in 1991 and his Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science from Tufts University in 1980. In 1990, he authored 1992 and Beyond: How to Prosper in the World’s Biggest Market, which was published by Knight-Ridder Inc.

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