The Imprint of Trumpism Exploring Conservative America Haus der Commerzbank Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany Monday, June 11, 2018 11:45 – 4:45 p.m.

A year and a half into the Trump presidency, German policymakers and analysts struggle to read and respond to the President’s “America First” policies. What are the goals of this Republican administration? How do the clashes between traditionalist small-government conservatives and new- wave populists play out in domestic politics? What are the implications of populism, isolationism, anti-immigration, and anti-trade sentiments in the White House on America’s foreign policy? Drawing on the perspectives of U.S. experts, this symposium will present assessments of the social, political, and economic trends shaping conservative debates across and potential implications for German–U.S. relations.

Agenda

11:45 p.m. Registration Opens Refreshments will be served.

12:25 p.m. Welcome • Heiner Herkenhoff, Head of Public Affairs, Commerzbank AG and Trustee, American Institute for Contemporary German Studies

12:30 p.m. Conversation: “The State of ” Speaker: • The Honorable Richard A. Grenell, Ambassador of the United States of America to Germany (conf.) Moderators: • Jackson Janes, President, American Institute for Contemporary German Studies • Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, Vice President and Director Berlin Office, The German Marshall Fund of the United States

1:00-2:00 p.m. Conversation: “Populism and Conservatism in America” President Trump is attempting to redefine the Republican Party. But many moderates and some traditional conservatives are resisting his populist ideas. How are these tensions playing out in the lead-up to the elections in November? What is the trajectory of the Republican Party and the American Right? Speaker: • Michael Gerson, Columnist, ; Television Host, PBS; and former Speechwriter and Advisor to President George W. Bush (conf.) Moderators: • Sudha David-Wilp, Senior Transatlantic Fellow and Deputy Director Berlin Office, The German Marshall Fund of the United States • Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff, Vice President and Director Berlin Office, The German Marshall Fund of the United States

2:00-2:30 p.m. Coffee Break

2:30-4:00 p.m. Two Conversations: “Making America Great Again?” Two of the most controversial elements of President Trump’s agenda are his trade and immigration policies. Which developments in American society is he responding to? What are the implications of his policies domestically and internationally? How will they affect the transatlantic partnership?

On Migration (45 min) Speaker: • Peter Skerry, Boston College, Migration Expert and Author of “Opposing Migration Wasn’t Always Racist” (conf.) Commentators: • Mariam Lau, Political Correspondent, Die Zeit (conf.) • Almut Möller, Head Berlin Office and Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations (conf.) Moderator: • Astrid Ziebarth, Senior Migration Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the United States

On Trade (45 min) Speakers: • Michael Stumo, CEO and President, The Coalition for a Prosperous America, a nonprofit organization supporting President Trump’s trade agenda (conf.) • Michael Hüther, Director and Member of the Executive Board, The German Economic Institute (conf.) Moderator: • Peter Rashish, Senior Fellow, Director, Geoeconomics Program, American Institute for Contemporary German Studies

4:00-4:30 p.m. Concluding Remarks “The Future of Conservatism: The Outlook in Germany and Europe” Speakers: : • Tony Barber, Europe Editor, Financial Times (conf.) • Jan Techau, Director of the European Program and Senior Fellow, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (conf.) Moderator: • Jackson Janes, President, American Institute for Contemporary German Studies

4:30 p.m. Networking Reception Refreshments will be served.

We would like to thank Commerzbank for their generous support.