2025 ACG WI | Tariff Impact in Practice: Will the Next Ten Years Be Shaped by the Last Ten Months

As global trade becomes increasingly entangled in geopolitical realignments and policy uncertainty, businesses are being forced to rethink their supply chains, sourcing strategies, and long-term planning. Tariffs—once seen as temporary disruptions—now appear to be a persistent feature of the global economic landscape. In this candid and insightful session, industry leaders will share how they are responding to these shifting dynamics.

Panel includes:

• Roxanne Baumann, Baumann Global, LLC
• Dave Duecker, SynergyOps
• Adam Gerstmeier, Nemak
• Doug Fisher, Marquette University

Join Dave and Adam as they walk through the real-world actions their companies have taken in response to the evolving tariff environment. From sourcing changes to production shifts and beyond, they’ll share concrete examples of how businesses are adapting—not hypotheticals, but decisions made on the ground. They'll also touch briefly on their companies' operations and how those business models influence their strategic responses.

To complement the discussion, Roxanne will provide an expert view on how exporters are reacting to reciprocal tariffs in key overseas markets. Drawing on her deep knowledge of trade policy and export practices, she’ll offer a broader perspective on what international-facing companies are doing to stay competitive amid rising protectionism.

Doug will conclude the session with a forward-looking summary of the strategic options available to companies navigating ongoing tariff risks. Topics will include supply chain diversification, regionalization, and the importance of aligning with the shifting global trade corridors—from the US-China-India triangle to developments like the recent SCO conference in Shanghai.

As political and economic alliances continue to evolve—and with protectionism emerging as a new normal—this session will explore why businesses must adjust now to stay resilient in the decade ahead.

Key Topics:

• Real-world company responses to tariff pressures
• Emerging trade corridors and geopolitical shifts
• Exporters’ strategies in response to reciprocal tariffs
• Long-term supply chain restructuring and localization
• Why global businesses must adapt to a new trade reality