Trump Post-Inauguration: Optimism & Uncertainty
Chartwell Speakers on What’s Next!
With the inauguration of Donald Trump taking place earlier this week, a new chapter of policy changes and leadership has swiftly begun. Beginning on Day One, Trump stated that he plans to sign more than 100 immediate executive actions with bold promises to end the Ukraine War, impose tariffs on trade, advance EV mandates, rollback climate policy, and prioritise data privacy central to national security.
While Hong Kong stocks rose following positive talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, countries across the Asia-Pacific region will be watching closely to see how his administration handles trade and security commitments while maintaining diplomatic relations, especially as tensions continue to simmer in Taiwan. Although it is unclear which direction Trump will take, Asia remains cautious yet optimistic as U.S.–China relations are put to the test.
Meanwhile, an unexpected move that has caught global attention—Trump’s recent launch of crypto memecoins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA sparked debate and speculation, raising new questions about how his administration will approach crypto regulation and broader digital asset policy in the coming years.
As Trump returns to office, Chartwell’s expert speakers provide valuable insights and analysis on to help organisations and investors prepare for what’s next.

Globally renowned expert on US-China relations and Professor of Political Economy at Johns Hopkins University

Global strategy advisor and Founder of AlphaGeo, an AI-powered geospatial analytics platform

World leading investigative journalist covering organised crime and tech

Economist and Director of Economic Policy under President George H. W. Bush

Trump’s Deputy National Security Advisor during his First Presidency

Foreign Policy Analyst and Managing Director of GMF’s Indo-Pacific program

Ambassador-at-large at Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Asia’s leading voice on blockchain, artificial intelligence, deep tech and data owndership

Director of the US and Americas Programme at Chatham House