We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming Knowledge Sharing Webinar on “Global Tariff Disruption – Strategic Responses of Asian Businesses,” taking place on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Kengo Maekawa, our CEO, will join RSM experts from China, India, and the US to provide a multi-faceted perspective on how Asian businesses can navigate recent US tariff shifts and respond strategically.

 

[Background & Overview]
The US recorded total trade of USD 7,301 billion in 2024, comprising USD 4,110 billion in imports and USD 3,192 billion in exports, resulting in a trade deficit of USD 918 billion. It remains the largest importing country in the world.
On April 2, 2025, the US announced a major shift in its tariff policy, moving from a very low average tariff rate of 2.5% to a new baseline of 10% on all countries and commodities (subject to certain exemptions), along with additional tariffs ranging from 10% to 245%.
Several Asian companies, particularly from Japan, China and India have seen significant growth based on exports to the US. If these elevated tariffs remain in place after the current pause ends on July 31, 2025, they are likely to have a substantial impact on the revenue, profitability, competitiveness, and indeed even the survival of several Asian companies.
Hence, this topic should be relevant to most companies with exports to or imports from the US.

 

[Event Details]

  • Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
  • Timings:
    - Japan: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    - China: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    - India: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    - US (EST): 4:30 AM – 6:00 AM
  • Format: English / Online (Zoom)
  • Who should attend: CEOs, Heads of Strategy/ Supply Chain, CFOs, Heads of Tax

▶ Register Here
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with detailed participation instructions.

 

[Speakers & Webinar Flow]

1. Welcome and Setting the Context
Dr. Suresh Surana（Founder, RSM India）
Dr. Suresh Surana is a Chartered Accountant with 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.

2. “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.

3. “Strategic Responses of Chinese Businesses”
Frank Ji（China Practice Leader / Partner, RSM US）
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.

4. “Strategic Responses of Japanese Businesses”
Kengo Maekawa（Managing Partner & CEO, RSM Shiodome Partners）
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.

5. “Strategic Responses of Indian Businesses”
Dr. Suresh Surana（Reappearance）

6. Forum open for Q&A

 

We are pleased to extend this invitation, as we believe the topic may be of particular relevance to you or your team.

Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who may also benefit from attending.

We look forward to welcoming you to this timely and insightful session.