WASHINGTON (June 17, 2025) – US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday they are signing a trade agreement that will “slash” tariffs on goods from both countries, excluding steel.
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Harvey Feigenbaum, professor of political science and international affairs, is an expert on the political economy of Western Europe and a specialist on France. Feigenbaum teaches courses on the politics of Western Europe, the political economy of advanced industrialized states, theories of comparative politics, and politics and culture. He is also an expert on U.K. and Germany politics.
Natalia Dinello, director of the global residencies program at the Graduate School of Political Management. Dr. Dinello is an expert in comparative politics and campaigns. Dinello can discuss politics existing outside of the United States, specifically elections, as well as the influence of the U.S. on outside elections, and outside elections in the U.S.
Susan Ariel Aaronson, research professor of international affairs, is also the director of the Digital Trade and Data Governance Hub and co-PI at the NSF Trustworthy AI Institute, TRAILS. Her research focuses on AI governance, data governance, competitiveness in data-driven services such as XR, and AI and digital trade. Aaronson currently directs projects on governing data for generative AI, ensuring that data is globally accurate, complete, and representative and on AI protectionism.
Rodney Lake, teaching instructor of finance and the director of the GW Investment Institute at the GW School of Business (GWSB). At the GW Investment Institute, Lake teaches courses associated with student investment funds as well as oversees portfolios, connects with alumni and industry practitioners, leads the GW Investment Institute Live Show and other events, and oversees GW Investment Institute’s day-to-day operations. Prior to Lake’s current appointment in the GWSB Department of Finance and the GW Investment Institute, Lake worked as a senior investment officer in the GW Investment Office and was previously a senior financial analyst in the Executive Vice President and Treasurer’s Office at GW.
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