Experts On Trade & Tariffs

With shifting U.S. tariff policies and new trade agreements, business leaders are navigating an uncertain global landscape. What’s at stake for industries, supply chains, and long-term strategy? Our top speakers can shed insight at your next meeting.

9 TRADE & TARIFFS EXPERTS

Here are seven of the top experts on trade and tariffs that we represent for speaking engagements:

• Katherine Thai, U.S. Trade Representative (2021-2025)
• Mick Mulvaney, Former White House Chief of Staff, Director, U.S. Office of Management & Budget, and Acting Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 
• Michael Froman, President, Council on Foreign Relations; Former United States Trade Representative 
• Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Former Director, Congressional Budget Office; Economic and Fiscal Policy Expert 
• Marci Rossell, Expert Economic Forecaster, Former Chief Economist for CNBC and Co-Host of Squawk Box 
• Matthew Slaughter, Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Former Member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers 
• Ron Kirk, U.S. Trade Representative and Former Mayor of Dallas 
• Evelyn Farkas, Principal, Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC
• Anja Manuel, Foreign Policy & Global Trends Expert and Executive Director of the McCain Institute

Keep reading to learn more about each of these trade and tariff experts below and click on their hyperlinked names to browse through their individual speaker profile pages and find out more about each of their speaking topics and see their speaker video footage.

KATHERINE THAI

U.S. Trade Representative (2021-2025)

Unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Katherine Tai is a prime example of bipartisan collaboration and trust. Pulling from her time as the US Trade Rep and experience with the World Trade Organization (WTO) she simplifies complex topics like tariffs, trade policy, and how to navigate the ever changing landscape of economy, helping corporate and association audiences understand how global shifts affect their industries.

MICK MULVANEY

Former White House Chief of Staff, Director, U.S. Office of Management & Budget, and Acting Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Drawing on extensive experience at the highest levels of U.S. policymaking, audiences learn how tariffs are used strategically to protect domestic industries, enforce fairer trade practices, and shape national economic interests. With a deep understanding of the political landscape, the discussion covers the complexities of tariffs, from the potential for retaliatory measures to their impact on consumers, and how these tools fit into the larger framework of U.S. economic policy.

MICHAEL FROMAN

President, Council on Foreign Relations; Former United States Trade Representative 

Ambassador Michael Froman is the Vice Chairman and President of Strategic Growth for MasterCard. He formerly served as the 17th United States Trade Representative, sworn in under President Obama in 2013. In this capacity, he served in the Cabinet as President Obama’s principal advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on international trade and investment issues. He also led the Office of the United States Trade Representative in its work to open global markets for US goods and services, enforcing America’s rights in the global trading system and fostering development through trade. In his current role at MasterCard, he focuses on developing solutions for governments and other enterprises, launching new businesses, and driving financial inclusion and inclusive growth efforts.

DOUG HOLTZ-EAKIN

Former Director of the Congressional Budget Office & Economic and Fiscal Policy Expert

Dr. Doug Holtz-Eakin, the former director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office and the former chief economist of the President’s Council of Economic Advisers, is one of the nation’s top economists. He has served at the highest levels of government and is well-known on Capitol Hill and in Washington’s top think tanks. Having been involved in policy, politics, academia, and government, he is unique in his diverse, multifaceted economic background and offers audiences a 360 degree view of the economy. 

MARCI ROSSELL

Expert Economic Forecaster, Former Chief Economist for CNBC and Co-Host of Squawk Box

Marci Rossell is a world-renowned economist and financial expert who electrifies audiences nationwide, speaking candidly on the nexus of economics, politics, culture, and the media. Rossell stresses that economies will adjust to a world of less trade and a stronger dollar, as the Federal Reserve deals with the return of inflationary pressures. She predicts this year will also see China struggling to reignite growth amidst long-term demographic challenges and AI continuing to shake up the business world. 

MATTHEW SLAUGHTER

Dean of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Former Member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers

The global economy is at a pivotal crossroads, shifting from decades of integration and collaboration to an era marked by trade wars, geopolitical tensions, and rivalry. This talk examines how these forces are reshaping opportunities and risks for businesses worldwide. Through data-driven insights and historical context, Matthew highlights actionable strategies for navigating today’s uncertain global landscape.

RON KIRK

U.S. Trade Representative and Former Mayor of Dallas

With nearly 20 influential years in politics and as a respected member of President Obama’s Cabinet, he was the principal advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on trade issues and an important member of the economics team. He is now frequently sought-after for his expertise on politics and trade and can be seen nationwide on top-tier media outlets. He ties together some of the most important issues facing the nation—jobs, the economy, global partnerships, workforce development and education, and energy dependence and delivers insights into international changes and competitiveness in the coming decade. 

ANJA MANUEL

Principal, Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC

Former diplomat, author, and advisor on foreign policy, Anja Manuel is Co-Founder and Principal along with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, and former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, in Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC, a strategic consulting firm that helps US companies navigate international markets.  

EVELYN FARKAS

Foreign Policy & Global Trends Expert and Executive Director of the McCain Institute

Dr. Evelyn Farkas is one of the nation’s premier voices on American foreign policy and geopolitics, and one of the nation’s most-trusted experts on US-Russia relations. As Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine, Eurasia, she was the Department of Defense’s top Russia expert under President Barack Obama. Farkas advised three US Secretaries of Defense during her tenure at the Pentagon and was responsible for policy toward Russia and the surrounding region. She is an outspoken voice on how America ought to respond to adversaries and manage aggressors, ranging from Russia to North Korea to Iran.

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