Air Date

October 28, 2025

Featured Guest

Charles Freeman
Senior Vice President for Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Host

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

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With the U.S. and Chinese leaders meeting on the sidelines of APEC this week, the stakes are high: renewed tariff threats, tighter tech and minerals controls, allies under pressure to align, and a security backdrop that refuses to stay quiet. Supply chains, investment plans, and boardroom risk maps all hang in the balance.

The question on our mind this week: Can Trump and Xi Find a New Normal? The Chamber's own Charles Freeman joins The Call to explore what a “new normal” could look like: What are the needs of each side? Is there space for deal-making? Might we see more escalation of trade tensions?

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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