Trump’s Tariff and Its Impact on Global Business
10 Apr 2025 (Thu)
HKUST Business School Central, 15/F, Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central
Mr. Andy TUNG
Dr. James E. THOMPSON, GBS
Prof. Edwin LAI
Prof. HUI Kai-Lung
HKUST Li & Fung Supply Chain Institute hosted an engaging and thought-provoking seminar at HKUST Business School Central, exploring the far-reaching implications of the Trump administration’s tariff policies on the global business.
Our keynote speaker Mr. Andy Tung, Managing Partner of QBN Capital, Non-Executive Director of Orient Overseas (International) Limited, walked us through the journey of how shifting trade policies have impacted global supply chain, sharing valuable lessons from both corporate and macro perspectives.
With insights from other distinguished panelists including Dr. James E. Thompson, Chairman of Crown Worldwide Holdings Ltd, Prof. Edwin Lai, Professor Emeritus of Department of Economics of HKUST, and moderator Prof. Hui Kai-Lung, Acting Dean of HKUST Business School, the event sparked rich discussion on how businesses can navigate the ongoing uncertainties in international trade.
From supply chain resilience to policy adaptation strategies, our panel provided practical perspectives backed by deep experience across academia and industry.