Heine Discusses Global Trade Dynamics at Boao Forum for Asia
Jorge Heine, Research Professor at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies and former Chilean Ambassador to China, recently participated in a panel discussion on CGTN’s “The Heat,” focusing on the Boao Forum for Asia and the evolving landscape of global trade.
The discussion addressed the implications of the United States’ recent imposition of a 25% tariff on imported cars—a move that has unsettled foreign governments and automobile manufacturers. This tariff is part of a series of trade measures affecting China, Canada, Mexico, and the European Union, raising concerns about potential repercussions for the global economy.
During the forum, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the need for enhanced cooperation, the promotion of globalization, and the protection of the free trade system. Heine, alongside other esteemed panelists, examined how these developments might influence international economic relations and the strategic responses of various nations.
The full discussion is available on CGTN’s website here.
Jorge Heine is a Research Professor at the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University. He has served as Chile’s ambassador to China, India, and South Africa and is the author of The Non-Aligned World: Striking Out in an Era of Great Power Competition (Polity Press, 2025). Learn more about him here.