Geopolitical and Economic Consequences of Trade Policies and Tariffs

Edited by:   Renata Thiébaut, Marc Selgas-Cors
Imprint:   Business Science Reference
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 254mm,  Width: 178mm, 
ISBN:   9798337338361
Pages:   548
Publication Date:   22 October 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Renata Thiébaut is the Secretary-General of the AI Global Exchange Forum and brings an impressive combination of academic excellence and global practical experience. As an expert in digital trade, particularly with a deep expertise in the Asian and North American markets, she has worked in senior positions in both the private and public sectors – including at renowned organizations such as Alibaba, Tencent and the United Nations. Her professional career spans several continents and cultures. Between 2018 and 2020, she was also a senior researcher at Harvard University. Internationally acclaimed, Dr. Renata has advised numerous Fortune 500 companies. She has effectively managed a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 brands, including PepsiCo, Unilever’s Hourglass, Mondelēz, Nestlé (Beba and Garoto brands), Drogerie Markt, Aldi and Metro supermarkets, Dr. Oetker, Hansgrohe, among others; and collaborated with notable figures such as Taylor Swift, Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, Jennifer Aniston, Hulk, Jamie Foxx, Carmelo Anthony and Scottie Pippen. Her dedication to empowering women and minorities in tech earned her the prestigious 2020 Innovator of the Year award from the International Professional Women's Society, solidifying her reputation as a global leader in driving inclusive innovation. She has recently received the 2025 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics Awards. With her extensive expertise in digital trade in multinational teams, Prof. Dr. Thiébaut sets new standards for the future of digitalization. She is an author and Peer Reviewer at the United Nations Secretariat. Dr. Renata was directly involved in two trade wars while working in China, first between China and the U.S., and then between Lithuania and China. Due to her in-depth knowledge on global trade, she possesses first class knowledge of trade wars and their impact to individual countries. Dr. Marc Selgas-Cors is a scholar in Intercultural Studies with a strong interdisciplinary background in Political Science, International Relations, and East Asian Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and is currently pursuing a second Ph.D. at the Universidad del País Vasco. His current research explores green dynamic capabilities enhanced by artificial intelligence to foster trade. Dr. Selgas-Cors is a full-time professor, where he coordinates undergraduate theses and international exchange programs. He also leads pedagogical innovation projects and supervises research in areas such as political systems, public policy, and global economic trends. His academic interests include China's socio-economic transformation, political meritocracy, and the application of artificial intelligence in education and organizational development. He has authored numerous articles, including recent publications in Jiexi Zhongguo and Company Games & Business Simulation Academic Journal. Dr. Selgas-Cors has presented his work at prestigious conferences, such as the ICCSR in London or in the International Congress of Chinese Studies in Bilbao. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Selgas-Cors brings practical experience from governmental and corporate roles, enriching his expertise in policy analysis and organizational strategy. His multilingual proficiency in Catalan, Spanish, and English supports his active engagement in global academic collaborations.