BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//World Affairs Council of Maine - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:World Affairs Council of Maine
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wacmaine.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for World Affairs Council of Maine
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T132809
CREATED:20241010T183001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T183029Z
UID:10000106-1746093600-1746097200@wacmaine.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join us via zoom on the first Thursday of every month\, 10am-11am\, for our members Coffee and Discussion meeting. A zoom link will be sent to your email upon registration! Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-virtual-9/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wacmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FY25-WEB-Coffe-Icon-e1722544254657.png
ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Maine":MAILTO:info@wacmaine.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T132809
CREATED:20250503T004507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T004507Z
UID:10000133-1746648000-1746651600@wacmaine.org
SUMMARY:Escalating Tariffs\, Shifting Alliances: Impact on Trade and Global Prosperity 
DESCRIPTION:Escalating Tariffs\, Shifting Alliances: Impact on Trade and Global Prosperity with Dr. Deborah Elms\, Head of Trade Policy at the Hinrich Foundation\, moderated by Prof. Julie Mueller. \nDr. Elms will help us unpack the real-world impact of the Trump Administration’s sweeping changes to U.S. trade policy and what they mean for Maine\, the nation\, and our interconnected world. Drawing on her deep expertise\, she’ll explore the ripple effects of new tariffs and shifting alliances and the broader implications for economic growth and community well-being. \nWhether you’re a local business owner\, educator\, student\, or a globally curious Mainer\, this is your chance to join a thoughtful conversation\, ask questions\, and connect with others who care about Maine’s place in an ever-changing world. \nReserve your spot today! \nAbout our speaker\nDr. Deborah Elms is Head of Trade Policy at the Hinrich Foundation in Singapore and a leading expert on international trade\, tariffs\, and supply chains. She previously founded and served as Executive Director of the Asian Trade Centre and was President of the Asia Business Trade Association. Dr. Elms has written extensively on the rapid increase in tariffs\, particularly those initiated by the United States\, and their widespread effects on both direct targets and the broader global economy. Her work frequently examines the risks and unintended consequences of tariffs as a policy tool\, highlighting the ripple effects through global supply chains and the potential for significant economic disruption. She holds a PhD in political science from the University of Washington and is a sought-after advisor\, speaker\, and commentator on trade policy worldwide
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/escalating-tariffs-shifting-alliances-impact-on-trade-and-global-prosperity/
LOCATION:ME
CATEGORIES:Weeknight Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260515T132809
CREATED:20241010T183750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T183751Z
UID:10000097-1747303200-1747306800@wacmaine.org
SUMMARY:Coffee and Discussion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:A monthly discussion of world events for members. In-person meetings are held every third Thursday of the month at the Falmouth Memorial Library\, 10am-11am. Register HERE
URL:https://wacmaine.org/event/coffee-and-discussion-in-person-9/
LOCATION:Falmouth Memorial Library\, 5 Lunt Road\, Falmouth\, ME\, 04105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffee and Discussion
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wacmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/FY25-WEB-Coffe-Icon-e1722544254657.png
ORGANIZER;CN="World Affairs Council of Maine":MAILTO:info@wacmaine.org
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR