How America First Trade Policy Could Reshape U.S. Economic Power – Insights from Ambassador Carla Sands

As the economic debate in the United States grows more intense and global power dynamics continue to shift, Ambassador Carla Sands—former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark and Greenland and current Vice Chair of Energy and Economic Growth at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI)—steps forward to offer expert insight into the direction of America’s trade and economic future. In a time when issues like economic nationalism, strategic trade policy, and domestic energy independence are dominating headlines, Ambassador Sands brings clarity to the stakes of President Trump’s bold America First trade strategy. Her unique experience in international diplomacy and economic leadership positions her to address how this approach could strengthen American manufacturing, protect U.S. jobs, and restore economic sovereignty in an increasingly competitive global landscape.