Shifting Trade Policies Shape Global Economy: Expert Discusses Impact

The North Dakota State University will host a presentation on the geopolitical implications of trade policies, featuring Kari Heerman, a senior fellow and director of Trade and Economic Statecraft at the Brookings Institution. Heerman's talk, titled "Geopolitical Implications of Trade Policies," will explore how concerns about America's industrial base, trade disputes, and rising geopolitical tensions are redefining U.S. trade strategy and its long-term economic implications. The event is free and open to the public, and will also be available via Zoom.

Key Takeaways:

• Kari Heerman, a senior fellow and director of Trade and Economic Statecraft at the Brookings Institution, will discuss how shifting trade policies are shaping the global economy, including concerns about America's industrial base, trade disputes, and rising geopolitical tensions.
• The U.S. trade policy narrative has changed dramatically, with tariffs, retaliatory measures, and talk of trade wars becoming more common, reflecting a complex mix of economic, political, and strategic factors.
• Heerman's presentation will explore the long-term economic implications of U.S. trade strategy, and how nations engage in global commerce.
• The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop invites national and international scholars to share research and engage in open dialogue with the Fargo-Moorhead community.
• The series focuses on topics that advance opportunity, innovation, and human well-being, and is sponsored by the Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth.

Statistics:

• Heerman has served in various roles, including acting chief economist in the Office of the Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of State, where she led analysis at the intersection of economics and foreign policy.
• She previously served as a deputy assistant U.S. trade representative in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and as a senior economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers from 2021 to 2023.
• The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop is sponsored by the Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth and offered as a one-credit course (BUSN 491/690) for undergraduate and graduate students.

Sources:

• North Dakota State University (NDSU)
• Brookings Institution
• The Sheila and Robert Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth