While the trade outlook remains generally positive, global events and lingering challenges from the pandemic may put a damper on multinational companies operating throughout the region. Global fragmentation, protectionism, and increased costs of production and logistics are requiring leaders to rebuild global value chains, while several regional trade agreements are presenting new opportunities in production diversification and market access. How are leaders adjusting to the trade challenges? What opportunities exist to build more resilient and efficient value chains in the year ahead? 

Moderator

Steven Ciobo

Managing Director, Head of Global Affairs, Stonepeak; Former Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment; Milken Institute Asia Fellow

Speakers

Xu Jinsong

CEO and Founder, Innowave Tech

Robert Le Busque

Regional Vice President, Asia Pacific, Verizon Business Group

Rufus Yerxa

Senior Advisor, Global Trade, McLarty Associates