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Great Decisions Discussion Session 3: Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy

  • Fante's Coffee House 2501 Grinstead Drive Louisville, KY, 40206 United States (map)


Third Discussion: The End of an Era—Trump's Tariffs in Historical Perspective

Trump’s aggressive trade and tariff policies have shaken global economic norms. What’s the rationale behind this radical shift in economic policy, and what are the implications for multilateral trade and geopolitics?

Author: Michael Mastanduno

Topics for this Discussion Include:

  • Committing to Open Trade: Postwar America’s Extraordinary Foreign Policy Accomplishment

  • Abandoning the Liberal Commitment: America’s Order Was the Victim of Its Own Success

  • Congress Abdicates: The Growing Power and Changing Role of the President


Schedule

5:30 pm - Check in and Networking

6:00 pm - Programming Starts

7:00 pm - Programming Conclusion

Location

Fante's Coffee House

2501 Grinstead Drive

Louisville, KY, 40206 United States

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