On November 12-13, 2024, Pacific Forum and the Institute of International Relations, National Cheng-chi University convened approximately 70 experts from government, industry, and academia to examine issues related to the evolving geostrategic, trade, and technological landscape in the Indo-Pacific. The closed-door seminar addressed interrelated issues shaping today’s international security, diplomacy, and trade arena: the highly anticipated return of    United States (US) President Trump, China’s economic slowdown, rapid supply chain restructuring, rising protectionist and tech disruptions. Key findings from the meeting are described below: