When: Thursday, July 13, 2017, 9:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Where: The Brookings Institution, Falk Auditorium, 1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC
What:
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, much attention has been paid to the fate of America’s once-prosperous manufacturing communities, where residents are now facing the effects of rapidly evolving technology, increased automation, and a growing Chinese manufacturing sector. President Trump appealed to many such Americans with campaign promises to bring back blue-collar jobs and negotiate trade agreements favorable to the American worker. Now that Donald Trump is in office, how will he turn those promises into policy?
On July 13, Brookings will host a half-day conference to discuss the future of manufacturing policy under the Trump administration. Experts will discuss the administration’s activities and proposals for this sector of the economy. Will the president’s plans for American industry be too big to fulfill? How will U.S. policy impact and react to changes in the international market? And ultimately, what will it mean for the American economy and its workers?
This conference marks the sixth annual John Hazen White Forum on Public Policy, which convenes leaders from academia, business, and government to discuss and identify solutions to the United States’ most pressing challenges.
After each session, panelists will take audience questions. This event will be webcast live. You can also follow the conversation on Twitter using #USmfg.
This event has reached capacity and registration is now closed.