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moreThe US has a total trade of US$ 7,301 billion in 2024 comprising of imports into US of US$ 4,110 billion and exports from US of US$ 3,192 billion resulting in a trade deficit of US$ 918 billion. US is the largest importing country in the world. On 2 April 2025, US announced a complete shift in its Tariff policy from a very low Tariff regime (average 2.5%) to a baseline tariff of 10% for all countries and all commodities (subject to certain exemptions) and Tariffs ranging from 10% to 245%. Several Asian Corporates particularly from India, China and Japan have grown significantly based on their exports to the US. In case the tariffs continue to be at higher levels post pause ending on 31 July 2025, this will certainly impact the revenues, profitability, competitiveness and indeed even survival of several Asian corporates. Hence, the topic should be relevant to most corporates having exports to or imports from US.
The event-related information is provided below:
| Date | 30 July 2025 |
| Timings | China: 4.30 pm to 6.00 pm Japan: 5.30 pm 7.00 pm US EST: 4.30 am to 6.00 am |
Who should attend | Business Corporates – CEOs, Heads of Strategy/ Supply Chain, CFOs, Heads of Tax |
Speakers & Flow of Events | |
Experts from RSM India, RSM US and RSM Japan
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“Current Status and Strategic Responses of Businesses - The US Perspective” | |
Mark Ludwig |
US Tariff and Trade Expert RSM US Mark Ludwig leads RSM US LLP’s national trade advisory services, helping companies optimize compliant sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution. With 25+ years of experience, including as a former Big Four partner and founder of his own consultancy, he advises large and midsize businesses globally. Mark has held executive roles at Bloomberg LP and Tiffany & Co. He holds advanced degrees from Penn State, University of Miami, and Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and is a licensed U.S. Customs Broker certified by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. |
“Strategic Responses of Chinese Businesses” | |
Frank Ji |
China Practice Leader, Partner RSM USA Frank Ji is RSM’s National China Practice Leader, overseeing all China-related services. He also serves as the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Tax Functional Lead for the APAC region, managing tax services for inbound clients. Holding a Juris Doctorate from George Mason University School of Law, Frank is a Certified Public Accountant and a licensed attorney in Virginia, affiliated with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. |
“Strategic Responses of Japanese Businesses” | |
Kengo Maekawa |
Managing Partner & CEO RSM Shiodome Partners, Japan Kengo Maekawa is a Certified Public Accountant (Japan/US), Certified Public Tax Accountant, and licensed Immigration Lawyer (Gyoseishoshi). He is the Founder and Group CEO of Shiodome Partners Group, which provides IFRS/US-GAAP convergence, accounting and due diligence services, M&A strategy and structuring, stock and business valuation support, and US Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) & J-SOX compliance across diverse industries in Japan. |
“Strategic Responses of Indian Businesses” | |
Suresh Surana |
Founder RSM India Suresh Surana is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Law degree and a Doctorate in Business Policy & Administration. He specializes in cross-border investments, international taxation, corporate structuring, and succession planning. He manages relationships with promoters and CXOs of major businesses and serves on boards of several companies. |
Forum open for Q&A | |
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