9/12/19: Stephen Cheung, EVP of LAEDC and President, World Trade Center Los Angeles
11/6/19: Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero, Director of Trade Development, Port of Los Angeles
4/30/20: Jennifer Bouey, Tang Chair in China Policy Studies, RAND Corporation
September 12, 2019
6 p.m.
Hilton 100
"One Country, Two Systems"
Stephen Cheung, EVP of LAEDC and President, World Trade Center Los Angeles
Recent developments in Hong Kong have increased attention to the country's role in U.S. - China policy. Mr. Cheung discussed the economic and trade impacts of Hong Kong on Los Angeles as well as the State of California.
November 6, 2019
6 p.m.
Hilton 100
"The Port of Los Angeles and the Impact of Tariffs on Trade and the U.S. Economy"
Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero, Director of Trade Development, Port of Los Angeles
Marisela Caraballo DiRuggiero will discuss:
• The role of the Port of Los Angeles and trade in the United States
• The Port of Los Angeles is more than just a business, it's a role model to other ports
• The economic impact of trade that moves through the Port of Los Angeles
• Impact of tariffs to the region, California and the United States
April 30, 2020
5 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
"Facts and Myths about the Coronavirus and Economic Recovery Strategies"
Dr. Jennifer Bouey, Tang Chair in China Policy Studies, RAND Corporation
Dr. Bouey will discuss COVID-19 epidemiologic characteristics and patterns, policies and challenges to mitigate the damage of the pandemic, and the impact on the global economy and supply chain.