The fourth session of USAI’s Southeast Asia in Focus series featured two experts in trade and U.S.-Southeast Asia relations. Wendy Cutler, the Vice President of the Asia Society Policy Institute, and John Goyer, the Executive Director of Southeast Asia in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, had a conversation moderated by Amy Searight, the Senior Associate for Asia at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, regarding the current state and future trajectory of economic affairs and resource management within the diverse region of Southeast Asia. A variety of topics were discussed, including the potential for bilateral free trade agreements with specific nations, the diversification of supply chains in light of COVID-19, the priorities of the Biden administration, and the impact of RCEP on U.S. business interests.

Thank you to our speakers for their insightful contributions, and to our audience for tuning in.

You may access the audio and video of this briefing HERE.

Speakers:

Wendy Cutler, Vice President, Asia Society Policy Institute

John Goyer, Executive Director, Southeast Asia at U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Moderator:

Amy Searight, Senior Associate of Asia, Center for Strategic and International Studies