On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump took office as US President for the second time. His erratic trade policies and “America first” paradigm have tested the transatlantic relationship from the outset. Join us one year on for a discussion with experts and business representatives. Together, we examine the first year of the current US administration and discuss the prospects for the German and Bavarian economy.
The event takes place on Tuesday January 20, 2026. Join us at hbw | Haus der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (ConferenceArea, Max-Joseph-Straße 5).
The event is organized in cooperation with the Bavarian Center for Transatlantic Relations.
| Program |
17:00
| Welcome addresses
Bertram Brossardt, Executive Vice President and CEO, vbw - Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e. V.
Dr. Meike Zwingenberger, CEO, Amerikahaus Munich
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| 17:15 | One year of Trump – The United States’ new course and consequences for Europe
Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook, Executive Vice President/Senior Advisor, Bertelsmann Stiftung
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17:35
| German businesses‘ perspective of US policy
Dr. Christoph Schemionek, President und CEO, Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Washington, DC
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17:50
| Panel debate: “Perspectives on transatlantic economic ties”
Bertram Brossardt
Cathryn Clüver Ashbrook
Dr. Christoph Schemionek
Ishita Aggarwal, CFO and Executive Vice President, Siemens Corp. USA
Hirohito Imakoji, Managing Director, Liebherr USA, Co.
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| 19:00 | Get-Together
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