28th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Reimagining Trade Today: Indo-Pacific Priorities / Trump 2.0: U.S. Trade Policy

Hon. Brent Sadler discussed some strategic objectives that the Trump Administration can focus on in the next 100 days, taking into consideration the confluence of economics, trade and military. He emphasized the need to integrate economic statecraft with diplomacy and military statecraft, particularly in areas like trade policy, combating illegal migration, and addressing issues like human trafficking and narcotics trafficking, which he linked to the Chinese Communist Party’s influence through drug cartels.

In addition, Hon. Sadler discussed the importance of re-industrialization to improve the lives of American workers, with a particular focus on revitalizing the maritime industry and advancing the “Ships for America Act.” He noted that unions play a crucial role in this process. He also highlighted the use of tariff to direct trade to the free and open market economies to counter Chinese market dominance. Finally, he stressed the need to enhance supply chain resiliency through re-industrialization, emphasizing the principle of reciprocity in trade and economic relations.