Trade, tariffs and the geopolitical implications on transition
Rising trade tensions and increasing protectionism will have lasting impacts on global efforts towards the green transition. This roundtable explores how recent tariffs will impact steel, critical minerals and clean energy tech sectors by considering global supply chains and market dynamics. Speakers also discuss how shifting geopolitical trends and resulting trade policy may position certain countries to advance green energy goals.
Speakers
Arunima Sharan
Senior Economist, Economic and Monetary Policy Institute
OMFIF
Arunima Sharan
Senior Economist, Economic and Monetary Policy Institute
OMFIF
Arunima Sharan is senior economist at the Economic and Monetary Policy
Institute at OMFIF. Sharan has a background in the development sector and her
previous research work focused on public accountability structures, taxation
policy and gender equality. She has worked for development consulting
firms in Canada and India, the United Nation World Food Programme and the
Government of India.
Patrick Hum
Director General, Clean Technology and Clean Growth Branch
Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada
Patrick Hum
Director General, Clean Technology and Clean Growth Branch
Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada