The 2024 U.S. election and Donald Trump’s re-election carries weighty implications not just for Americans but also for global businesses, international relations, and critical policy areas. Understanding the potential impacts is essential for anyone navigating today’s interconnected world.
These leading experts help organisations navigate how Trump’s approach to trade, technology, foreign policy, the environment, and social issues might shape the next four years and beyond.
Engaging with these top speakers allows companies to better understand the possible ripple effects of a Trump re-election. By considering diverse expert perspectives, businesses and individuals can prepare for changes in economic policies, social issues, and global relations, making it easier to adapt to—and potentially leverage—the evolving landscape.
Geo-Politics:
A Trump administration may pursue a more unilateral approach, potentially affecting:
- NATO relationships and commitments
- Middle East diplomacy and engagements
- Global cooperation on issues like climate change and international security
This matters for companies operating in these regions or those reliant on international stability for investments and growth.
Mick Mulvaney
Former Chief of Staff, President Trump / Director, Office of Management and Budget / US Special Envoy, Northern Ireland
Pippa Malmgren
Former Special Assistant to President GW Bush for Economic Policy, and former member of the President's Working Group on Financial MarketsEconomic Policies and Trade:
Trump’s “America First” approach could significantly impact global trade. Potential outcomes include:
- Increased tariffs on imports, particularly from China and the EU
- Renegotiation of trade agreements
- Possible retaliation from trading partners
These changes may lead to supply chain disruptions and increased costs for businesses and consumers
Douglas Rediker
Managing Partner at International Capital Strategies, and former US Board Member, IMF
Carmen Reinhart
Professor of the International Financial System at Harvard Kennedy School / Former Deputy Director, IMF / Former Chief Economist, World Bank
Environment
Trump’s stance on environmental regulations could impact:
- Rollback of climate change mitigation efforts
- Support for fossil fuel industries
- Potential slowdown in the transition to renewable energy
This is crucial for firms in clean energy and sustainability sectors.
Jeremy Rifkin
Author of 23 books about the influence of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society, and the environment
Christiana Figueres
Former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
Melati Wijsen
Founder Bye Bye Plastic Bags and YOUTHTOPIA, one of the world's most influential Young ChangemakersSocial Policies
Changes in healthcare and immigration policies could have far-reaching effects:
- Potential modifications to the Affordable Care Act
- Stricter immigration policies affecting labor markets
- Impacts on sectors reliant on immigrant labor, such as agriculture, tech, manufacturing, hospitality, etc
Companies and individuals alike need to stay informed and agile, anticipating these shifts to remain competitive.
Sasha Costanza-Chock
American scholar who researches social movements, media, and communications technologies. Supports community-led processes that build shared power, and advance ecological survival
Farah Pandith
First ever Special Representative to Muslim Communities for the US GovernmentTechnology and Innovation
The tech sector might experience a mixed landscape:
- Potential deregulation could foster domestic innovation
- Stricter policies on international collaborations, especially with China
- Possible changes in cryptocurrency regulations, with Trump expressing support for digital assets
Sharon Gai
Former Head of Global Key Accounts at Alibaba / Author Ecommerce Reimagined: what we can learn in retail and ecommerce from China
