Air Date

December 9, 2025

Featured Guest

Rahm Emanuel
Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan

Host

Jay Sapsford
Senior Vice President, Global Intelligence Desk, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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America’s alliances - and the businesses that bind those partnerships - are recovering from the strain of this year’s trade tensions. 

Amid the rise of China, uncertainties remain over how best to pursue our immediate economic goals while also pursing less tangible, long-term strategic interests. Jay Sapsford asks Ambassador Rahm Emanuel: As alliances evolve, can Washington and its friends effectively deter Beijing?

The Call is a series of live video conversations featuring expert guests from the U.S. Chamber's Global Intelligence Desk. Live access to The Call is a benefit to the Chamber’s members; however, we are pleased to provide recordings of the calls for wider viewing thereafter. Information on membership is available here.

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