The Future of Asia-Pacific Economic Integration

Shortly after his inauguration, US President Donald Trump announced he would withdraw the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The withdrawal from this agreement, which was previously billed by the Obama administration as a way to enhance American economic growth and sustain American influence in the Asia Pacific region, signified a major shift in US trade policy. What will be the future of Asia Pacific economic integration following the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership? What local and regional impacts will this withdrawal have for the United States on foreign direct investment and trade from Asia?   Featuring: Bart Édes, Asian Development Bank; Shihoko Goto, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; Jonathon Hallberg, Jefferson County Development Corporation; Jason Hester, Greater Columbus Indiana Economic Development Corporation; Fukunari Kimura, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia; James Mathis, Komatsu America Corp - Peoria Operations; Christopher Nelson, The Nelson Report; Kei Pang, Nidec Motor Corporation; Jeffrey J. Schott, Peterson Institute for International Economics; Sheila Smith, Council on Foreign Relations; Yorizumi Watanabe, Keio University; Karl Friedhoff, Public Opinion and Asia Policy; Michael Lev, Chicago Tribune; Phil Levy, Global Economy.