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The Trump Administration’s dizzying tariff policies have significantly altered the global trade landscape and forced companies to question the U.S. as a reliable partner.

On 27 July, the United States and the European Union agreed on a framework trade deal, establishing a 15% baseline tariff on various European goods entering the U.S., sparking both relief and concern. Will these tariffs make China seem a more reliable and stable partner for European countries? Could this prompt the EU to further expand ties with China and Southeast Asia for trade and market diversification? What are the challenges that may worsen relations between these giants, and how could we find common ground?

Join us on 14 October for a thought-provoking roundtable briefing on the economic impact of the deal for both Europe and China, its implications for trade development, and the future of EU-China relations. This valuable discussion with a panel of distinguished experts will provide a deeper understanding of the shifting trade dynamics to help guide your company forward.

DISCLAIMER
Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

Recording, duplication or distribution of the contents of the online event is prohibited without prior written permission from the Chamber.

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Speaker(s)

Professor Heiwai Tang, Director, Asia Global Institute, Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics
Associate Vice President (Global), University of Hong Kong

Heiwai Tang is the Victor and William Fung Professor in Economics at the University of Hong Kong, where he also serves as Director of the Asia Global Institute, Associate Vice President (Global), and Associate Dean for External Relations at the Business School. He was previously a tenured Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University’s SAIS and holds a Ph.D. in economics from MIT and a B.Sc. in mathematics from UCLA.

He is a research fellow at CESifo, ABFER, Kiel Institute, and the GEP Center, and has consulted for the World Bank, IMF, UN, and ADB. Tang is actively involved in Hong Kong’s public policy, serving on committees such as the HKMA’s Currency Board Sub-Committee and the Minimum Wage Commission. His research on international trade and China has been published in top journals and featured by major media outlets and global think tanks.

Jing Liu, Managing Director, Chief Economist, Greater China | HSBC Global Investment Research, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Jing Liu joined HSBC in February 2021 and is Chief Economist for Greater China. Previously, she worked as a senior economist at the Bank for International Settlements, where she focused on mainland China macro and financial system research. Prior to this, she worked as a senior manager in the financial stability surveillance division at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, mainly covering mainland China. Jing holds a PhD in economics from Cornell University, an MA in economics from the University of Kansas, and master’s and bachelor’s degrees in management from Xi’an Jiaotong University.

Date and Time

2025/10/14 12:30 to 14:00

Venue

Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre

Media

Closed to media

Enquiries

Chloe Lee
Tel: 28231297
Email: clee@chamber.org.hk

Fee

HK$ 210 for Members / HK$ 440 for Non-Members (Including lunch)
HK$ 105 for Members (Student Associate Member Rate (Including lunch))

+$50 for booking offline

Notes

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