Geopolitical and Economic Consequences of Trade Policies and Tariffs

• #1. The Evolution of Global Trade in the 21st Century
• #2. The Political Economy of Trade Wars
• #3. The Empire Strikes Back: U.S. Hegemony and Its Influence on the WTO
• #4. Beyond WTO TFA: Building Digital Trust and Transparency in Fragmented Trade
• #5. U.S. Trade Policy and Reciprocal Tariffs: The Trade War and Its Impact on Future Trade Policies in Asian Countries
• #6. AfCFTA as a Strategic Response to Trade Wars: Reinventing Africa's Role in the Global Economy
• #7. Geopolitical Risk, Variability of Oil Price, and the Global Trade Uncertainty: An Economic Perspective
• #8. China's Geopolitical Strategy in Trade Policy: Navigating Strategic Autonomy and Global Influence
• #9. Is China an Honest Trade Broker?
• #10. China's Critical Mineral and EV Exports to the U.S. and Brazil: Geopolitical and Economic Implications Amid Rising Tariffs
• #11. The European Union's Geopolitical Role in the Era of Trade Wars
• #12. The “Newest Great Game”: West-Russia Rivalry Over Trade Tariffs in Central Asia
• #13. Global Trends in Logistics: The Impact of the U.S. Trade War on Supply Chains
• #14. Trade War: Trump's Trade Policy and Its Impact on the International Economy
• #15. The Dynamics of Global Trade Under Protectionism and Populism: A Comparative Study of United States and India

Dr. Renata Thiébaut is the Secretary-General of the AI Global Exchange Forum and brings an impressive combination of academic excellence and global practical experience. As an expert in digital trade, particularly with a deep expertise in the Asian and North American markets, she has worked in senior positions in both the private and public sectors – including at renowned organizations such as Alibaba, Tencent and the United Nations. Her professional career spans several continents and cultures. Between 2018 and 2020, she was also a senior researcher at Harvard University. Internationally acclaimed, Dr. Renata has advised numerous Fortune 500 companies. She has effectively managed a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 brands, including PepsiCo, Unilever’s Hourglass, Mondelēz, Nestlé (Beba and Garoto brands), Drogerie Markt, Aldi and Metro supermarkets, Dr. Oetker, Hansgrohe, among others; and collaborated with notable figures such as Taylor Swift, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Jennifer Aniston, Hulk, Jamie Foxx, Carmelo Anthony and Scottie Pippen. Her dedication to empowering women and minorities in tech earned her the prestigious 2020 Innovator of the Year award from the International Professional Women's Society, solidifying her reputation as a global leader in driving inclusive innovation. She has recently received the 2025 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics Awards. With her extensive expertise in digital trade in multinational teams, Prof. Dr. Thiébaut sets new standards for the future of digitalization. She is an author and Peer Reviewer at the United Nations Secretariat. Dr. Renata was directly involved in two trade wars while working in China, first between China and the U.S., and then between Lithuania and China. Due to her in-depth knowledge on global trade, she possesses first class knowledge of trade wars and their impact to individual countries.

Dr. Marc Selgas-Cors is a scholar in Intercultural Studies with a strong interdisciplinary background in Political Science, International Relations, and East Asian Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and is currently pursuing a second Ph.D. at the Universidad del País Vasco. His current research explores green dynamic capabilities enhanced by artificial intelligence to foster trade. Dr. Selgas-Cors is a full-time professor, where he coordinates undergraduate theses and international exchange programs. He also leads pedagogical innovation projects and supervises research in areas such as political systems, public policy, and global economic trends. His academic interests include China's socio-economic transformation, political meritocracy, and the application of artificial intelligence in education and organizational development. He has authored numerous articles, including recent publications in Jiexi Zhongguo and Company Games & Business Simulation Academic Journal. Dr. Selgas-Cors has presented his work at prestigious conferences, such as the ICCSR in London or in the International Congress of Chinese Studies in Bilbao. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Selgas-Cors brings practical experience from governmental and corporate roles, enriching his expertise in policy analysis and organizational strategy. His multilingual proficiency in Catalan, Spanish, and English supports his active engagement in global academic collaborations.