Using TPP and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership as a starting point, students will discuss the Obama Administration's approach to foreign economic policy, and consider areas in which President Trump, who has expressed opposition not just to these potential agreements but to previous trade agreements such as NAFTA, will approach these issues.

Guest: Matt Vogel, Former Special Assistant to President Obama for International Economic Policy and Chief of Staff to United States Trade Representative Michael Froman

Study Groups are weekly off-the-record discussions on various topics of political, policy, and public interest.  All are welcome; no prior knowledge or experience is necessary to attend or participate.  Sessions take place at the IOP.  Groups begin the week of 2/13/17 and end the week of 4/10/17.  It is not necessary to attend all groups to participate in the program.

Location: Institute of Politics - Littauer FDR

Contact information: Deisy_Carrera@hks.harvard.edu