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In a webinar hosted by Robin Adelstein, Global Head of Antitrust & Competition Law, industry experts gather to discuss the far-reaching consequences of the United States' recent tariff policies.
The webinar, part of the series presented by the global Antitrust & Competition Law practice group, delves into the topic of the global implications of the imposition of tariffs in the United States. The discussion features speakers from various regions, including Marta Giner Asins, Associate in Paris and Casablanca; Neely Agin, American Head of Antitrust & Competition Law in Washington, D.C.; Chris Hersh, Canadian Head of Antitrust & Competition Law in Toronto; Martyn Taylor, Associate in Sydney; and Marianne Wagener, South African Head of Antitrust & Competition Law in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The webinar reviews the impact of the new tariffs on the U.S. economy, with a focus on the expected reduction in real GDP growth, the rise in unemployment, and the surge in consumer prices, particularly in tariff-sensitive sectors such as clothing and footwear. The speakers also discuss the sectoral shifts that these tariffs have triggered, including the boost in certain manufacturing sectors and the shrinkage of others, such as construction, agriculture, and mining.
The webinar further explores the global effects of the U.S. tariff policies, highlighting the uneven impact on countries like Canada, China, and the European Union. The speakers also address the potential financial market reactions, emphasising the risk of a higher perceived risk premium on U.S. assets, which could amplify the economic damage by discouraging investment and capital flows into the U.S.
In the context of antitrust and competition law, the webinar discusses the market distortions and reduced competition that tariffs can create, potentially harming consumer welfare and overall economic efficiency. The speakers also warn of the risks of retaliatory tariffs from trading partners, which can escalate into trade wars and disrupt global supply chains.
The webinar is now open for viewing, and if you watch the entire discussion, you will be able to download a participation certificate and submit it to your professional order, such as the Law Society of Ontario, the Law Society of British Columbia, or Quebec's Barreau du Québec, which contain 60 minutes of substantive law content each. The webinar provides valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding the complex, cross-border implications of the U.S. tariff regime.
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The webinar delves into the potential financial market reactions resulting from the U.S. tariff policies, specifically the risk of a higher perceived risk premium on U.S. assets (finance). This could amplify the economic damage by discouraging investment and capital flows into the U.S. (business). Furthermore, the discussion features experts from various regions, with Chris Hersh, who is the Canadian Head of Antitrust & Competition Law in Toronto, being one of them (business).
