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Steve regularly appears on global media including CNBC and Channel NewsAsia as well as providing a weekly International News Review segment for MONEY FM. He also writes regularly for The Straits Times and other media outlets.
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...
Biden & Asia
What does new US leadership mean for investors & businesses in Asia?
What If Trump Not Convicted
If Trump is not convicted and disqualified from future office, he will be dominant voice in US politics in the next four years.
Asia-Pacific Trade Deal
After nearly a decade of negotiations, 15 countries signed a mammoth trade deal redrawing global supply chains & reshaping world economy.
Will Republicans Stay With Trump?
On US Election Day 2020, Steve Okun says, it's possible state GOP officials would do the right thing and respect their voter's choices.
Post-Election Analysis
CNA's panel of experts looks at America's Presidential Election 2020—impact on foreign policy & the Asia region specifically.
Trump's Reelection Rests on Handling of COVID
Election will be a referendum on the way President Trump handles the coronavirus outbreak and its economic impact.
Peace Could Be Elusive
ABC News Australia, 11 Sept 2019
Former Clinton admin official Steve Okun he says that peace could be elusive.
Steve Okun is not optimistic on the Trump-Kim summit
Steve Okun says there's no reason to be optimistic about Trump-Kim summit to be productive.
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