How TARIFFS Affect Global Trade Dynamics and International Business Practices

March
25
2026 (Wednesday)
Time 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
18 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211903
Instructor
Claire Mould & Qing Lin 
Live
Recorded
Live + Recorded
Refund Policy

Overview

Tariffs are no longer simply border taxes but as strategic instruments shaping global power, trade alliances, and competitive positioning.

In an era of geopolitical fragmentation, regional trade blocks, and policy unpredictability, businesses cannot afford to treat tariffs as a finance-only issue. Trade policy shifts now influence supply chains, market access, pricing structures, and long-term investment decisions.

This session explores the broader mechanics of how tariffs reshape global trade ecosystems. Drawing on cross-border advisory experience, it examines how businesses can interpret political and economic signals, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and reposition strategically rather than react tactically.

Participants will gain clarity on how tariffs influence international business practice, not just at the border, but across organisational strategy, competitive dynamics, and cross-cultural negotiation environments.

Why you should Attend

  • Strategic Blind Spot Risk: If tariffs are still viewed internally as a "finance department issue," your organisation is underestimating systemic risk
  • Margin Compression Without Warning: A small policy adjustment can alter your total landed cost structure overnight
  • Cultural Misinterpretation: Not all tariff moves are economic, and some are political signals. Misreading intent can cost market access
  • Competitive Asymmetry: While some firms react tactically, others reposition strategically. Which category are you in?

Areas Covered in the Session

  • The evolution of tariffs from revenue tools to geopolitical instruments
  • How trade policy shifts alter market entry, pricing, and competitive positioning
  • Understanding "winners and losers" in tariff environments
  • The role of trade blocs and regional alliances in shaping global power dynamics
  • Cross-cultural interpretation of tariff decisions and political signalling
  • How businesses can move from reactive responses to strategic positioning
  • Embedding trade volatility into long-term international growth planning

Who Will Benefit

  • CEOs
  • Managing Directors
  • Export Managers
  • Supply Chain Directors
  • Strategy & Growth Leads
  • Trade Association Leaders
  • Government Trade Officials
  • International Business Consultants

Speaker Profile

Claire Mould Claire Mould is an international strategist, advisor, mentor, and published author with over 30 years’ experience leading innovation-driven transformation across charitable, public, and private sectors.

With a foundation in post-doctoral research in neuroscience and effective leadership, she brings a unique blend of analytical rigour and emotional intelligence to complex systems thinking, helping organisations design and embed sustainable, future-focused strategies. Her work is rooted in collaboration-building high-trust partnerships to identify challenges, co-create solutions, and deliver measurable impact.

She specialises in: Strategic transformation in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Systems analysis and design for sustainable business growth
Communication and negotiation facilitation at all organisational levels
Mentoring emerging and established leaders through change
Enabling emotionally intelligent decision-making and compassionate leadership

As a presenter and trainer, Claire’s delivered workshops and keynotes internationally and continue to contribute forward thinking leadership strategies through writing and public speaking. Whether advising executive teams or facilitating multi-sector forums, her goal is always to catalyse meaningful, lasting change.

Claire is committed to leading complex transformation with strategic clarity, compassionate leadership and sustainable impact.

Qing Lin is an international trade advisor with nearly 20 years’ experience guiding businesses and public-sector leaders through complex global market dynamics.

She specialises in translating geopolitical shifts, regulatory fragmentation, and cross-cultural negotiation realities into clear strategic decisions for boards and executive teams.

A regular commentator on global trade and founder of International Growth Council, she works across advanced manufacturing, life sciences, education and culture, engineering, and regulated medical sectors, with deep engagement across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Singapore.
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