The End of Free Trade as We Know It?

Do the reorientation of US policy under President Donald Trump, the nationalist trends in Europe, and the increasing criticism of globalisation signal an oncoming era of global protectionism? What do Brexit and the near failure of CETA mean for the EU’s trade policy? Will Asia become the starting point for new free trade initiatives?

The following speakers will discuss the current situation and the prospects for free trade:

• Dr. Fraser Cameron, Director, EU-Asia Centre, Brussels

• Prof. Dr. Simon Evenett, Professor of International Trade and Economic Development, University of St. Gallen

• Dr. Martin Schulz, Senior Research Fellow, Fujitsu Research Institute, Tokyo

GIGA Vice President Prof. Dr. Patrick Köllner will moderate the discussion.