The European Policy Centre in cooperation with American-German Institute is delighted to invite you to this online Policy Dialogue. With President Trump officially back in the White House as of 20 January, both the United States and the European Union are anticipating significant shifts in their relationship.
President Trump is expected to maintain his transactional approach, focusing on short-term national gains over long-term foreign interests. His administration may introduce policies that could reshape liberal democracy, global institutions, and transatlantic relations. Trump has signalled a continuation of economic coercion, possibly imposing 10-20% tariffs on European goods, which will have a negative impact on both the US and the EU. Trump will likely push European allies to increase NATO spending. His return in office will likely result in the deprioritisation of climate policies, with significant impact on global climate negotiations.
By bringing together experts and practitioners from transatlantic affairs, this online Policy Dialogue will identify priority issues for both the next US administration and the new EU legislative cycle and their ramifications for transatlantic relations, particularly ones that are at the centre of geoeconomics — trade, climate, industrial policy, technology, and the role of multilateralism. The speakers will assess the relationship between the US and EU and propose actionable policy proposals for the first six months of the new US administration and the European Commission.
Participation is open to EPC members, media, and EU officials