President Donald Trump is off to a hard start during his second term. The executive orders fly around your ears and it is almost impossible to follow them all. But what are the long-term effects of some of the decisions that have been made? Will the closure of USAID lead to a massive humanitarian crisis that will be felt around the world? And: what can we expect from a trade war with the US tariff plans?
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 19:30-21:00 (walk-in: 19:10)
Location: Erasmus Pavilion
Moderation: prof. Michal Onderco
Ticket information: This program is open to EUR students and staff only.
Admission: free, reservations strongly recommended.
During the current affairs lecture Trump, Trade, and Aid, we will look at some of the implications of Trump’s biggest decisions in recent months and what they mean for Europe and the world.
With:
- Dr. Haley J. Swedlund, Associate Professor at the Center for International Conflict Analysis and Management in the Department of Political Science at Radboud University. Her research is at the intersection of international political economy, development and conflict studies.
- Dr. Aksel Erbahar, Associate Professor at the Erasmus School of Economics. He holds a PhD in international economics and focuses on the impact of U.S. trade protection on employment and the global supply chain.
This event is open to EUR students and staff only.
This Current Affairs Lecture is organized by Studium Generale and Prof. Michal Onderco
