North American Trade War? The Geopolitical Impacts for China and the United States
In response to what it calls a national emergency; the Trump administration has imposed sweeping tariffs—25% on imports from Mexico and Canada and 10% on imports from China—to pressure its trade partners on migration and fentanyl trafficking. These measures have sparked strong reactions from Mexico, Canada, and China, raising concerns about escalating economic tensions and the future of global trade.
Join the Mexico Institute, Canada Institute, and Kissinger Institute online for a timely discussion on the immediate and long-term implications of these tariffs. Our panel of experts will analyze:
- The economic and political responses from Mexico, Canada, and China
- The impact on North American trade, supply chains, and key industries
- Whether China could leverage this trade conflict to its advantage
- The potential for retaliatory measures and further economic disruption
As North America grapples with these new tariffs, understanding their broader geopolitical and economic consequences is essential. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from leading analysts and trade experts.
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Mexico Institute
The Mexico Institute seeks to improve understanding, communication, and cooperation between Mexico and the United States by promoting original research, encouraging public discussion, and proposing policy options for enhancing the bilateral relationship. A binational Advisory Board, chaired by Luis Téllez and Earl Anthony Wayne, oversees the work of the Mexico Institute. Read more
Canada Institute
The mission of the Wilson Center's Canada Institute is to raise the level of knowledge of Canada in the United States, particularly within the Washington, DC policy community. Research projects, initiatives, podcasts, and publications cover contemporary Canada, US-Canadian relations, North American political economy, and Canada's global role as it intersects with US national interests. Read more
Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
The Kissinger Institute works to ensure that China policy serves American long-term interests and is founded in understanding of historical and cultural factors in bilateral relations and in accurate assessment of the aspirations of China’s government and people. Read more