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US politics: Republicans and Democrats stand firm on demands as government shutdown looms
Steve analyzed the Democrats’ high-risk strategy in the looming U.S. government shutdown, and what it signals about both political...


Commentary: Trump’s unprecedented power grab has repercussions abroad.
U.S. President Donald Trump has driven out of his party nearly everyone with the temerity to challenge him, write Steven R Okun and...


CNBC: Warmer India-China relations a ‘wake-up call’ to Trump to get a deal done with Modi: Strategist
Steven Okun of APAC Advisors says the SCO summit shows President Xi’s desires to be an architect of a new global trading framework, to...


Commentary: Taking the good with the bad as Southeast Asia comes under US spotlight
Dr Anjani Sinha faltered at his confirmation hearing to become the US ambassador to Singapore, but he could still be a net positive to...


Trump’s assault on ESG is not killing it. It is forcing it to evolve
While the language of ESG is changing, its fundamental value for business is not. Some companies never used the term ESG publicly - even...


Asian companies take note: Trump is still focused on human rights abuses in your US supply chain
With Donald Trump in the White House, some Asian companies may believe they do not have to worry about forced labour in their operations...


Why Trump Started A Global Trade War
As a recognized expert on U.S. foreign policy, global trade, sustainability, and corporate public affairs across the Asia-Pacific region,...


Trump's First 100 Days and the Impact of the US-China Trade War
Steven discusses with Professor Frank Pieke on China’s response to the imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” by US President Donald Trump...


U.S. - Southeast Asia Trade, Tension, and Turning-points
Steven Okun joined the Pacific Polarity podcast to break down the U.S.-Southeast Asia trade landscape, explaining how tariffs are...


Snap Insight: Why Trump blinked on tariffs, after days of market carnage
President Donald Trump paused his steep tariffs due to the bond market, but more market turmoil may come, says US politics expert Steven...


Nightmare scenario as Trump’s tariffs head for Asia
With US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs about to reshape global trade, a coordinated response is the best way forward, say...


BFM 89.9: Top 5 at 5: Regional Elites on ASEAN's Direction
President Trump’s new tariffs, including a 24% tax on goods imported from Malaysia, have sparked a mix of reactions worldwide. While some...


Al Jazeera English: What could be the fallout from President Trump's tariffs? | Inside Story
President Donald Trump has called it 'Liberation Day' - but world leaders say his new round of tariffs is likely to trigger a global...


The World | ABC NEWS: "Liberation" or "Confusion"? Trump hits "worst offenders" in tariff assault
As Donald Trump unleashed his latest torrent of tariffs, he specifically targeted around 60 countries who've imposed their own taxes and...


CNA: Analyst Steve Okun on impact of Trump tariffs on Southeast Asian nations
Major auto-making nations have criticised US President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles, with some promising...


Shocks in Southeast Asia – An Earthquake & Trump Tariffs with Steven Okun
This episode of Straight Talk Southeast Asia looks at key developments as the region is facing shocks from earthquakes to cuts in...


Saturday Mornings: International News Review - Trump and Vance gang up on Zelenskyy, British PM learns how to play Trump
Busy morning on the International News Review. The Ukraine-US mineral deal side-lined as President Zelenskyy is double-teamed by...


CNA: A look at Trump's first month in office
One month in the White House and US President Donald Trump is wasting no time reshaping America. From dismantling key Biden-era policies...


ABC News: Americans will see 'immediate' price increases as Trump delivers on tariffs | The World
Donald Trump has said that Americans could feel some 'pain' after tariffs were imposed on Mexico, Canada and China - rattling global...
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