Trump’s 2026 Trade Agenda and the Future of Global Trade

TOKYO, April 16, 2026 — As the Trump administration shapes its 2026 trade agenda, what lies ahead for the global trading system? In this conversation, Wendy Cutler, senior vice president at the Asia Society Policy Institute and former acting deputy U.S. trade representative, joins Robert A. Feldman of Morgan Stanley Japan to examine the future of tariffs, U.S.–China relations, and shifting trade alliances. From concerns over supply chains and economic security to the growing perception of the U.S. as an unpredictable partner, they explore why the current trade system may be entering a new era—and what that could mean for Japan, Asia, and the world. (1 hr., 3 min.) Subscribe for more videos like this: http://AsiaSociety.org/YouTube --- Support Asia Society today: http://AsiaSociety.org/Donate --- Subscribe to our newsletter to stay connected: https://asiasociety.org/email-subscriptions --- Facebook: http://facebook.com/AsiaSociety Instagram: http://instagram.com/AsiaSociety Twitter: http://twitter.com/AsiaSociety LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/asia-society/ #asiasociety #asiasocietyjapan #trade #ustrade