Trump's Trade War: Tariffs and Their Impact on the Global Economy with Reid Whitten of Sheppard Mullin
About this episode
Reid Whitten discusses the implications of the Trump Administration's proposed tariffs on international trade and the global economy.
In this episode of French Insider, Reid Whitten, Managing Partner of Sheppard Mullin's London office and leader of the firm's CFIUS team, joins host and Sheppard Mullin's French Desk Co-Chair, Valérie Demont, to discuss the incoming Trump Administration's proposed tariffs and their potential impact on international trade. What We Discussed in This Episode: President-Elect Trump has signaled his intention to actively use tariffs as a key tool in trade policy. What has he said on the subject so far, and what can we expect on a general level? Where does Europe stand in terms of these tariffs, and will French products be impacted? Can we expect a process for tariff exemption under the incoming administration? What do we know about the pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, and his views on tariffs? If these tariff policies are implemented and enforced as planned, what effects could they have on existing multilateral or bilateral agreements, and what global response might we see? What should businesses consider as they prepare for these tariffs, and are there any immediate steps they can take to better position themselves? Are there any developments within the United States that…
People in this episode
Host: Valérie Demont
Guest: Reid Whitten
Topics covered
- trade policy
- tariffs
- global economy
- international trade
- business strategy
- Trump Administration
Keywords
- tariffs
- Trump Administration
- international trade
- global economy
- business strategy
- Scott Bessent
- trade policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sheppard Mullin, Trump Administration, Treasury Secretary
Places: Europe, United States, France
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