Fiji USA Business Council (AmCham Fiji)

Trump 2.0 Beyond Borders – What It Means for Fiji and the Region

AmCham Fiji hosted a hybrid event with former U.S. government official and geopolitical analyst Steven Okun of APAC Advisors (Singapore) and Head of External Affairs for the American Association of the Indo-Pacific. He joined us for an engaging in-person briefing in Nadi. The session, “Trump 2.0 Beyond Borders: Geopolitical Risks and Opportunities for Businesses and Investors,” explored how shifting U.S.–China dynamics and global trade policies are shaping the business environment across the Indo-Pacific.

The conversation explored shifting U.S.–China dynamics following the recent Trump–Xi agreement, how policies like the False Claims Act (FCA) and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) are reshaping compliance across supply chains, and why Asia’s growing focus on “Asia for Asia” trade remains fragile.

For Fiji and Pacific businesses, the key takeaway was clear: the world’s policy shifts ripple fast. Companies must understand their exposure to both U.S. and Chinese markets, strengthen supply chain due diligence, and anticipate rising trade enforcement risks that could affect access and competitiveness.