#34- Steven Okun: Trump's Endgame For Asia

Steven Okun, is the Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors. He is a recognized expert on U.S. foreign policy, global trade, sustainability, and corporate public affairs across the Asia-Pacific region. With over 25 years of experience spanning government and private sectors, he excels at turning complex policy changes into actionable business strategies. Based in Singapore since 2003, Steven has consistently forecasted major geopolitical trends, including reciprocal tariffs, trade policy shifts under a second Trump administration, and U.S.-China decoupling—well ahead of mainstream adoption."00:00 Introduction to Stephen Okun and APEC Advisors01:24 What Was It Like Under Clinton Administration05:02 Campaigning in the U.S. vs. Singapore09:05 How Civil Service Works in The US11:07 U.S. Foreign Policy14:12 The Rise of Donald Trump20:17 Hyper-Partisanship in American Politics23:37 Lessons from Trump 1.0 to Trump 2.027:51 Trump's Intellectual Influences30:23 The Power Dynamics in Congress and the Presidency32:39 Understanding Trump's Tariff Strategy38:26 The China Plus One Strategy43:39 American Inertia To Industrial Policy47:02 How US Businesses Adapt54:55 Opportunities Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty01:00:02 How To Get Trump To Cut Tariffs01:02:21 Advice For Fresh Grads