Mr. James McGregor

Asia's remarkable rise over the past quarter century has been driven by geopolitical stability, globalisation, and demographic dividends, leading to unprecedented urbanization and a prosperous middle class. Exports have been the growth engine for most Asian economies, with the U.S. a major importer of a vast range of goods from Asian countries, from electronics to autos to building materials. 

This session unpacks the implications on Asian countries of U.S. – China economic decoupling, U.S. foreign policy, and global geopolitics, now turbocharged by massive import tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. The potential impact on real estate in Asia Pacific is unpredictable and potentially far-reaching, ushering in challenges yet new opportunities for investors, developers, and others across the industry.