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US Politics & Its Global Impact
Steve brings US Politics to Singapore and beyond. Discussing the global impact of US domestic and foreign policies with a lens trained on environmental and social impact.
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...
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...
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...
Trump could be the most powerful US President
The most powerful US president since FDR will demand a different approach, say Steven R Okun and Thurgood Marshall Jr. File photo. US...
‘America First’ would become ‘Trump first’ in a second term
Don’t presume Trump’s foreign policy would be the same without the ‘Deep State’ diplomats and officials he’s promising to purge....
The China Gap Between US Strategic and Business Leaders
Tighter curbs on business with China loom as corporate leaders are warned that they cannot be bystanders in broader geopolitical rivalry.
Harris Should Look Back to Gore for Her Roadmap
VP Kamala Harris’ struggles could complicate her ability to lead the Democratic Party in a future election, be it in 2024 or later.
US-ASEAN Summit an Opportunity for Biden on China Strategy
This week’s summit comes amid supply shocks, leadership transitions, and war.
Trump’s 2024 Presidential Run Launches Republican Civil War with Global Impact
With Trump potentially on the 2024 ballot, US partners will watch to see how many commitments they should make.
Kishore Mahbubani: "Is China A Bully?"
On China: there is no such thing as a benevolent great power, says Kishore Mahbubani, former President of the UN National Security Council.
AmChams of Asia Pacific Summit in Dialogue with DFC
Steve & David Marchick, COO of US International Development Finance Corporation, discuss Asia Pacific as a priority for Biden's government.
Americans in Singapore National Day of Service for Biden-Harris Inaugural Week (18 January 2021)
For the National Day of Service on Martin Luther King Jr Day as part of the kick-off to the Biden-Harris inaugural week, a group of...
The Speakers’ Series: The American Club of Singapore
Steve interviews Kishore Mahbubani former President of the UN National Security Council.
The Speakers’ Series: The American Club of Singapore
Steve interviews former White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry.
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