Tariffs, AI, and Our Economic Futures

Feb. 9, 2026
12:10PM - 1:00PM
Humanities Quadrangle 136 (320 York St)
Open to the Yale Community

The first year of the Trump administration has seen major changes in U.S. economic policy from trade and tariffs to accelerations in AI-driven investments. Join the Budget Lab and the Tobin Center for Economic Policy for a timely discussion moderated by business journalist Alexandra Scaggs on what has changed, what's next, and how to think about the risks and opportunities.

Speakers: 

  • Michael Faulkender
    Former Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
    William E. Longbrake Chair of Finance, University of Maryland Smith School of Business
  • Mike Konczal
    Senior Director of Policy and Research, Economic Security Project
  • Natasha Sarin
    President and Co-Founder, The Budget Lab
    Professor of Law, Yale Law School

In-person attendance open to the Yale community. Lunch will be provided.

Sponsoring Organization(s)

The Budget Lab, Tobin Center for Economic Policy