AMCHAM invites former White House acting chief of staff Mulvaney
By Yoo Na-hyunPosted : May 21, 2026, 14:33Updated : May 21, 2026, 14:33
James Kim, chairman and CEO of American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, speaks with former White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney during a special luncheon seminar at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on May 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
SEOUL, May 21 (AJP) - The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a special luncheon seminar at Grand Hyatt Seoul on Wednesday, inviting former White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney to discuss the future direction of U.S. policy under a possible second Donald Trump administration.
A special luncheon seminar hosted by American Chamber of Commerce in Korea takes place at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on May 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
A special luncheon seminar hosted by American Chamber of Commerce in Korea takes place at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on May 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
The event, titled “The Return of America First: What Trump 2.0 Means for Business and Geopolitics,” focused on shifting U.S. policy priorities, global trade realignment and the broader implications for international business and South Korea-U.S. economic relations.
Former White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney delivers remarks during a special luncheon seminar hosted by American Chamber of Commerce in Korea at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on May 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
During the luncheon session, Mulvaney shared insights into policymaking processes inside the Trump administration and discussed strategic priorities expected to shape the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape.
James Kim, chairman and CEO of American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, speaks with former White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney during a special luncheon seminar at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on May 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Former White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney delivers remarks during a special luncheon seminar hosted by American Chamber of Commerce in Korea at Grand Hyatt Seoul in Seoul on May 21, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
The discussion also explored potential impacts of “America First” policies on global supply chains, trade and investment, and the changing regulatory environment affecting multinational businesses.