What is Trumpism?
29
April 2025 — 6:00PM TO 7:00PM
Anonymous (not verified)
20 March 2025
Chatham House and Online
As the Trump administration marks the 100 days milestone, experts analyse how the Trump administration is rewriting US foreign policy.
As the Trump administration marks the 100 days milestone, experts analyse how the Trump administration is rewriting US foreign policy
As the Trump administration reaches 100 days in office, the world has been intensely focussed on how US President Donald Trump is rewriting American foreign policy. Redoubling its efforts to implement the “America First” doctrine, the first 3 months have seen efforts to implement tariffs, a shift in global security, and tests to global alliances and institutions on a grand scale.
Most notably has been the US approach to its security umbrella in Europe and support to the Ukrainian government in its war with Russia. Both have seen significant tensions as President Trump, Vice President Vance and other senior officials upend decades of American policy on the continent. This is somewhat at odds with the assertive approach taken to deal with the Houthi’s in Yemen and the US’s policy position on key issues in the Middle East.
Tariffs are one of the standout actions of the executive branch in the first months of the new administration. Hitting various countries, in particular allies, with punitive tariffs has sent shockwaves through markets. Negative side effects to the US economy could force President Trump to rethink his approach.
Will he double down on efforts to promote an America first approach? Or recalibrate to work more closely with US allies and partners as evolving global events demand? Join us for a panel discussion as experts examine the key foreign policy decisions, shifts, and challenges for the second Trump administration, and how the first 100 days in office have signalled its approach to global affairs.
Key questions to be discussed include:
- How will Trump’s changing approach to Russia’s war in Ukraine impact the Euro-Atlantic security order?
- How is the US using geoeconomic tools, including tariffs and sanctions, to further its own objectives?
- How will the Trump administration approach the US’ relationship with China?
- How will President Trump’s engagement with international institutions impact the future of multilateral cooperation and global governance?
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Source: Chathamhouse Events