Join the Ahlers Center for International Business in the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business for a timely seminar on Managing Global Uncertainty: Trade Challenges of 2025. This conference will address the challenges of navigating an increasingly unpredictable world as it relates to the new administration’s current trade policy. We will explore potential impacts of this volatile trade environment for business in our binational region, and identify actionable steps businesses can take to manage the uncertainty.
The keynote speaker, Jessica A. Libby, principal of Trade and Customs at KPMG, will discuss the top regulatory challenges and provide strategies for companies to thrive amidst a dynamic trade environment.
The keynote will be followed by a lively panel discussion of industry and academic leaders from our binational region, which will be moderated by Libby. Panelists will include:
- Eduardo “Lalo” Acosta, Vice President, R.L. Jones Customhouse Brokers
- Adriana Eguia Alaniz, President, Tijuana Economic Development Corporation, and Regional Vice President, Vesta Northwest
- Craig Barkacs, Professor of Business Law, University of San Diego Knauss School of Business
- Simon Croom, Professor of Supply Chain Management, University of San Diego Knauss School of Business
- Matt Lilac, Manager of Customs and Indirect Tax, Qualcomm
- Kenia Zamarripa, Vice President of International and Public Affairs, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Who Should Attend:
Business leaders, policy makers, academics and students from the CaliBaja region
Key Topics and Discussions:
– Geopolitical context of the new trade landscape
– Trade policy of the new U.S. administration and impacts on the cross border region
– Strategies to mitigate tariff impact and optimize global supply chain operations
