Steven Okun, is the Founder and CEO of APAC Advisors. He is a recognized expert on U.S. foreign policy, global trade, sustainability, and corporate public affairs across the Asia-Pacific region.

With over 25 years of experience spanning government and private sectors, he excels at turning complex policy changes into actionable business strategies. Based in Singapore since 2003, Steven has consistently forecasted major geopolitical trends, including reciprocal tariffs, trade policy shifts under a second Trump administration, and U.S.-China decoupling—well ahead of mainstream adoption."00:00 Introduction to Stephen Okun and APEC Advisors

01:24 What Was It Like Under Clinton Administration

05:02 Campaigning in the U.S. vs. Singapore

09:05 How Civil Service Works in The US

11:07 U.S. Foreign Policy

14:12 The Rise of Donald Trump

20:17 Hyper-Partisanship in American Politics

23:37 Lessons from Trump 1.0 to Trump 2.0

27:51 Trump's Intellectual Influences

30:23 The Power Dynamics in Congress and the Presidency

32:39 Understanding Trump's Tariff Strategy

38:26 The China Plus One Strategy

43:39 American Inertia To Industrial Policy

47:02 How US Businesses Adapt

54:55 Opportunities Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty

01:00:02 How To Get Trump To Cut Tariffs

01:02:21 Advice For Fresh Grads