WEBINAR

The Future of Trade and International Collaboration under the New U.S. Administration 

Tuesday 25 February - 8 am PST//4 pm GMT

A global leader in space and governmental investment in dedicated programmes, the United States is like the Queen in chess: as the strongest piece on the board, it could change the space game. International agencies and commercial operators are closely watching the new administration’s actions for potential disruptions and strategy shifts, but a new presidency could also mean new opportunities.

During his previous term, President Trump was highly regarded by the U.S. space community for his consistent efforts to support the industry and enhance its competitiveness. But his recent statements have alarmed the sector. The U.S. President announced the imposition of 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada and a 10% tariff on imports of Chinese-made goods. These measures have now been paused on Canada and Mexico. The U.S. President also stated that tariffs will likely hit the European Union. What impact will this have on the international space industry? Could this be an opportunity for the American ecosystem?  

The community is also weighing on the influence that the new U.S. administration will have on international collaboration.

Discussion points:  

- New administration: opportunities and challenges  

- Impact of tariffs on commercial operators  

- Supply chain issues from disruption in world trade  

- US access to critical materials and components  

- International cooperation and global challenges  

- Sharing knowledge and undertaking joint missions  

- The future of the Artemis Programme, and collaboration following the retirement of the ISS  

- Defence and security cooperation going forward  

- Rise of other space fairing nations

Confirmed Speakers:

Moderator: Claude Rousseau, Research Director, Analysys Mason
Feodora Kurtz, Head of Corporate Strategy, Airbus U.S. Space and Defense
Nicole Robinson, President, DataPath
Frank Slazer, Advocate, Space Exploration
David Meyouhas, Vice President of Product Management, Frontgrade
Simonetta Di Pippo, Professor of Practice of Space Economy and Director of the Space Economy Evolution Lab (SEE Lab), SDA Bocconi, and former Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)