Organizer: The Center for Southeast Asian Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Type/Location: Virtual

Description:

This webinar explores how Southeast Asian states are responding to the economic, political, and social impacts of U.S. tariff policies. It examines the ripple effects of global trade shifts on ASEAN economies, including the ongoing decline of the middle class across member states. The session also analyzes both national and regional political responses, highlighting ASEAN’s role as a regional mechanism in mitigating these challenges. Additionally, the webinar will address how U.S. tariffs affect Southeast Asian countries operating within the American market.

Speakers:

• Dr. Jayant Menon – Senior Fellow, ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore

• Herawati – Researcher, ASEAN Studies Program, The Habibie Center, Jakarta

• Dr. Tong Bui – Distinguished Chair, Information Technology Management, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Moderator: Micah R. Fisher – Assistant Professor, Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict, UH Mānoa

Registration:

To attend the event virtually, please register here.