What trade policy priorities for the Biden administration?

Date

November 18, 2020, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EST
Virtual Event

Anabel González (PIIE), Michael Froman (Mastercard; former United States Trade Representative) and Chad P. Bown (PIIE)

Event Summary

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to come into office on January 20, 2021, the world awaits with expectation the trade policy agenda of the new administration. From revitalizing the World Trade Organization (WTO) to deciding on tariffs for metals, from reconstructing relations with allies to sorting out differences with China, from the role of trade in supporting the recovery from the pandemic to its potential in helping fight climate change, expectations are high. What could be the goals and priorities of the Biden administration on trade policy? How could the administration go about implementing its trade policy? What are some of the challenges it could confront? Joining this episode of Trade Winds were:

HOST
Anabel González, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE)

GUESTS
Michael Froman, Vice Chairman and President for Strategic Growth, Mastercard; former United States Trade Representative in the Obama administration
Chad P. Bown, Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics

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About This Series

Trade Winds explores the future of international trade—the challenges, possibilities, and where international efforts are headed—in a monthly virtual event series hosted by Cecilia Malmström. Join the discussion to learn from global policymakers, practitioners, business leaders from different sectors, experts, and more.