ALI Hosts 4th Annual Summit and Revitalize America Launch

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Developing a New Consensus on U.S. Leadership in Trade & Tech

Official Guests:

  • Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20)

  • Rep. Ami Bera (CA-6)

  • Rep. Sam Liccardo (CA-16)

  • Amb. Demetrios Marantis, Former Acting U.S. Trade Representative

  • Dr. Melanie Hart, Former State Department China Lead

  • Vivek Chilukuri, Center for a New American Security

  • Wendy Cutler, Asia Society Policy Institute

  • Jeremy Bash, Beacon Global Strategies and CNN

ALI convened a high-level group of policymakers and experts for its fourth Summit, officially launching its Revitalize America project. The initiative aims to shape compelling policy messages and strategies ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential election.

The summit focused on “Developing a New Consensus on U.S. Leadership in Trade and Technology.”

Key Takeaways – Technology

  • Striking the right balance by regulating AI to foster public trust while preserving the innovation and flexibility the industry needs to maintain global competitiveness.

  • Encouraging private-sector leadership in upskilling and reskilling the American workforce to adapt to the demands of the AI-driven economy.

  • Promoting international cooperation — including measured engagement with China — to mitigate catastrophic risks posed by advanced AI systems.

Key Takeaways – Trade

  • Congress should pursue targeted tariff reductions to ease cost pressures on American consumers and businesses, while reforming tariff authorities to guard against future misuse.

  • Strengthening supply chain resilience through new agreements with allies and partners, paired with a clear-eyed strategy for managing economic risks from China.

  • Addressing digital trade barriers to ensure U.S. leadership in the next generation of global commerce.