On Demand Virtual Briefing | 45 minutes
Trade policy remains a central tool of U.S. economic and geopolitical strategy, even as the legal and political landscape continues to shift. In this on‑demand executive briefing, Ankura’s senior trade and policy experts examine how the U.S. administration is recalibrating its approach following the Supreme Court’s decision regarding tariff authority under IEEPA, and what that means for companies navigating global operations, supply chains, and regulatory exposure.
This discussion reflects the perspectives on current developments shared during the live session providing context, observations, and considerations for senior leaders assessing trade‑related risk.
Topics Discussed
The current trade policy environment
How trade policy is evolving amid shifting legal and political constraints, including how tariffs continue to be used as a tool of economic and geopolitical strategy through alternative mechanisms.
Section 301 investigations
The role of current Section 301 investigations within the broader trade policy landscape, and why these processes matter for companies monitoring policy direction and potential areas of engagement.
Geopolitics, energy, and supply chains
Panelists examine how geopolitical developments and energy market dynamics are intersecting with trade policy, contributing to uncertainty and complexity across global supply chains.
Trade negotiations and uncertainty
Speakers reflect on the fluid nature of current trade negotiations and the extent to which trade policy is applied as a flexible instrument rather than a settled or enduring framework.
Regional perspectives
Speakers offer a comparative view of key trade relationships, including developments across transatlantic trade, North American integration, and the current contours of the U.S.–China trade relationship.
What Leaders Can Take Away
This briefing is intended to help senior leaders:
- Understand how trade policy tools are being used following the decision around IEEPA tariff authority
- Recognize where legal and political uncertainty is likely to persist
- Identify where and when stakeholder engagement may matter in the trade policy process
- Place current tariff and investigation activity in a broader geopolitical context
Speakers
Director Mick Mulvaney
Former White House Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of Management and Budget; Senior Advisor at McLarty Associates
Kate Kalutkiewicz
Former Senior Director for International Trade, National Economic Council; former U.S. trade negotiator; Senior Managing Director, McLarty Associates Trade Practice Lead
Dr. Fran Burwell
Managing Director, McLarty Associates Europe Practice; expert on transatlantic relations
Moderated by Ambassador Lee Feinstein
Former U.S. Ambassador to Poland; President, McLarty Associates
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Related Resource: Trade Compass
For organizations seeking ongoing visibility into trade actions and investigations, McLarty Associates offers Trade Compass, a platform designed to track trade policy developments, investigations, and regulatory activity.
Trade Compass provides structured monitoring and analysis but is not discussed in detail during this briefing. Request a Trade Compass walkthrough
