How to Win a Trade War

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Soumaya Keynes, Brent Neiman, and Kyla Scanlon unpack the new rules of global economic competition.

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Speakers

Soumaya Keynes
Brent Neiman
Kyla Scanlon

Date and Time

Nov 4: 5:30 - 6:30 pm CST

Doors Open: 5:15 pm

Location

Chicago Council Conference Center, 130 E Randolph Street; or via YouTube

Who Can Attend

For All

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This event is open to the public.

About This Event

For decades, the assumption behind American trade policy was that open markets made everyone better off. That consensus has collapsed, giving way to a contentious debate over tariffs, industrial policy, and what economic strength actually requires in this new environment. Is there such a thing as winning a trade war, and if so, what tradeoffs come with it? Is there a more optimistic path forward than the current rhetoric suggests? Join Soumaya Keynes, Brent Neiman, and moderator Kyla Scanlon for a conversation on trade, economic strategy, and where the United States goes from here.

This program is presented by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the Becker Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago.

Following the conversation, please join us for a reception.

Copies of Soumaya Keynes’ new book, How to Win a Trade War: An Optimistic Guide to an Anxious Global Economy, co-authored with Chad P. Bown, and Kyla Scanlon’s book, In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work, will be available for sale and signing at the program.

About the Speakers

Soumaya Keynes

Columnist & Podcast Host, Financial Times

Soumaya Keynes is an economics columnist at the Financial Times and host of the podcast "The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes." Before joining the Financial Times in July 2023, she spent eight years at The Economist. She is co-author of "How to Win a Trade War: An Optimistic Guide to an Anxious Global Economy."

Brent Neiman

Edward Eagle Brown Professor of Economics, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Emerging Leaders Alumni

Brent Neiman is the Edward Eagle Brown Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. From 2022 to 2025, he served at the US Department of the Treasury as counselor to the secretary and deputy undersecretary for international finance. Previously, he was a staff economist for the White House Council of Economic Advisers and worked at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and McKinsey & Company.

Kyla Scanlon

Educator, Creator, and Author

Kyla Scanlon is the founder of a financial education company and a creator. She writes a weekly newsletter, makes YouTube videos, hosts the “Let’s Appreciate” podcast, and posts almost daily short form videos about the economy and markets.

Construction Alert Please note that the Randolph Street lobby of the Prudential building, where guests enter for Council events, will be under construction from April through December.

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