Invitation

Panel Discussion:

The Future of Trade Policy in Asia under Trump

Wednesday 15th of March | 1700-1830
Press Club Brussels Europe
Rue Froissart 95, 1040 Brussels

As President Trump withdraws the US from the TPP, seen by Obama as the centre of the US pivot to Asia, what does this mean for trade policy in Asia? Is there an opportunity for the EU to play a leadership role? Could the TPP be saved under Japan-Australia leadership? Could China now dominate the trade scene with RCEP? What are the prospects for the Asia-Pacific FTA (FTAAP) idea? What is the future for bilateral relationships, whether the US or EU with Japan, China, and the countries of SE Asia? Can the EU-Japan FTA be completed in the coming months?

Agenda

17:00 – Welcome by Fraser Cameron, Director of the EU-Asia Centre
17:10 – Panel with

Professor Yorizumi Watanabe,
Keio University, former senior Japanese diplomat and expert in EU-Japan relations

Jon Nyman,
Cabinet, Commissioner Malmström

Iana Dreyer,
Chief Editor, Borderlex (trade expert)

Arthur Beesley
FT correspondent, Brussels (tbc)

17:45 – Discussion

18:30 – Reception
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