Tariffs & beyond: Future of Global Trade Dynamics and International Business Practices

April
15
2026 (Wednesday)
Time 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
37 Days Left To REGISTER
Id: 211905
Instructor
Claire Mould & Qing Lin 
Live
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Overview

The future of global trade is being reshaped by forces extending beyond traditional tariffs. Sustainability-linked trade measures, digital regulation, geopolitical decoupling, and regionalisation trends are redefining what international competitiveness looks like.

This forward-looking session examines the evolving trade landscape over the next five years. It explores how carbon-related border measures, technology governance, and regulatory divergence are influencing business strategy and investment decisions.

Rather than reacting to policy shifts after they occur, organisations must cultivate horizon awareness and long-term thinking. This session provides a structured perspective on how to build adaptive strategies in a world where trade rules are increasingly shaped by environmental, technological, and geopolitical considerations.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how to future-proof international growth in an era of accelerating change.

Why you should Attend

The next decade of trade isn't just about steel and soy - it’s about carbon taxes and digital barriers. If you're not preparing for the 'Green Tariff' era, you're already behind.

  • The Green Tariff Wave: Carbon taxes (CBAM) are the "new tariffs"-if you aren't preparing for them now, your products will be priced out of the market by 2027
  • Digital Trade Barriers: The next trade war won't be fought over steel; it will be fought over data and digital services  
  • Strategic Obsolescence: If you are using a 2020 strategy for a 2026 market, you are already falling behind

Areas Covered in the Session

  • The gradual fragmentation of the global trading system
  • The rise of sustainability-linked trade measures and carbon-related tariffs
  • Digital trade barriers and technology-driven regulation
  • Decoupling trends and strategic realignment of major economies
  • Long-term planning in an era of policy unpredictability
  • Building adaptive organisational cultures for global volatility
  • Five-year horizon thinking vs short-term reaction
  • Positioning businesses to remain competitive in a shifting regulatory world

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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