On July 30, the Mansfield Foundation and the Asia Society Policy Institute hosted an expert panel examining how Japan and South Korea are navigating the U.S.-China rivalry and reacting to tariff negotiations. The panelists included U.S.-Japan Network for the Future and Mansfield-Luce Asia Scholars expert Emma Chanlett Avery, Network for the Future member / Mansfield Senior Fellow Shihoko Goto, and ASPI Senior Fellow Lyle Morris.
Mansfield Foundation President and CEO Frank Jannuzi moderated a discussion on emerging issues following recent announcements in trade agreements between the United States and its allies. The event, held on Capitol Hill, welcomed an audience of Congressional staffers and members of the Washington, DC, policy community.
Discussions underscored how U.S. trade policy is increasingly viewed through a security lens, the implications of upcoming electoral shifts in Korea and Japan, and how Beijing’s own strategic positioning influences the future of U.S. alliances. Participants explored what these developments may mean for the durability of the U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral partnership and broader regional stability.
The Capitol Hill series reflects the Mansfield Foundation’s mission to foster bipartisan, informed dialogue on U.S. engagement with Asia, ensuring that policymakers are equipped with timely insights on the challenges and opportunities facing America’s allies and partners.
