Second-Term Trump: Constrained at Home, Unchecked Abroad

One year in, and the global order has shifted.

As we approach the one-year anniversary of the Trump Presidency, we invite you to join AMCHAM on the morning of 20 January in Penang for a briefing with Steve Okun, Founder & CEO of APAC Advisors. He will provide a candid assessment of how a second Trump term is reshaping global politics, trade, and regional dynamics.

With many of the traditional guardrails against his presidency now limited, President Trump will turn even more to foreign policy as his political capital in the U.S. diminishes, as for anyone in their second term in the White House.

From U.S. actions in Venezuela to global trade realignment to macroeconomic pressures and renewed great-power tensions, this is a timely, unfiltered look at the year ahead and how the world will continue to shift.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration starts at 9:30 AM)

Venue: Marjorie 5, Level 11 – Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang

Address: 239A, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Kampung Sungai Nibong, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang

*Light refreshments will be served

What will Steve Okun cover:

• Impact on U.S. Politics: An overview of Trump’s influence on American political dynamics and its effects on governance and public opinion.
• U.S. Midterms: Examination of factors contributing to why conventional wisdom holds for significant Republican losses in the upcoming midterms and the implications for each party’s strategy moving forward
• U.S. Foreign Policy: A look at how shifts in U.S. political policies may affect China and Southeast Asia, with emphasis on trade, security, and diplomatic relations.

Tiered Corporate Members 2026

If your company is a Platinum, Gold, or Silver tiered member, please contact Fatin at [email protected] to access your complimentary ticket (ONE ticket per company).

Secure your seat and join the conversation. For any further inquiries, please contact [email protected]. First-come, first-served.