Philip Coggan The Economic Consequences of Mr Trump: What the Trade War Means for the World

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What happens when the worlds largest economy conducts trade policy by impulse? As tariffs rise one day and fall the next, businesses are left bewildered, consumers feel the squeeze, and global supply chains are thrown into uncertainty. In this clear and highly accessible talk, award-winning financial journalist Philip Coggan examines Donald Trumps trade war and its profound implications for Britain and the wider world.
Drawing from his new book, described by the Financial Times as one of the best new books on economics, Coggan explores why a retreat from global trade threatens investment, jobs and stability and how we can make sense of this new age of chaos. Expect explanation, clarity and a powerful defence of why open markets matter alongside practical reflections for households, businesses and investors in the UK.
Philip Coggan is one of Britains most respected financial journalists. He was formerly The Economists Buttonwood columnist, writing on global finance and investment, and previously served as capital markets editor at the Financial Times. He is the author of several acclaimed works on economics and political history, including Paper Promises (winner of the Spears Book Award for Financial Book of the Year) and More: The 10,000-Year Rise of the World Economy. His writing is widely praised for its insight, clarity and ability to make global economic forces understandable to everyday readers.

A Q&A Session will follow.