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North American Forum Trade. Perspective from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico - USMCA Business Brief: Legal, Policy & Business Strategy

North American Forum Trade. Perspective from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico - USMCA Business Brief: Legal, Policy & Business Strategy Illinois Chamber

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with member Holland & Knight, invites your company to participate in a timely executive briefing on the future of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) and its implications for business strategy, supply chains, and cross‑border investment.

As the 2026 USMCA joint review approaches, companies with North American operations are facing heightened uncertainty around tariffs, compliance obligations, and regulatory risk. This in‑person program is designed to provide senior business leaders with practical, forward‑looking insights to inform planning and decision‑making in an evolving trade environment.

Program Highlights

Participants will hear from Holland & Knight attorneys and cross‑border practitioners based in Washington, D.C., Mexico, and Canada, covering:

  • The current status of USMCA and expectations for the 2026 joint review
  • The evolving tariff landscape and implications for manufacturers, distributors, and multinational operators
  • Legal and compliance risks, including contract review and mitigation strategies
  • Supply‑chain pressures and operational adaptations
  • Deal flow trends, M&A considerations, and cross‑border investment opportunities in North America
The program will also include a focused discussion on doing business in Mexico and emerging opportunities for North American companies.

This briefing is particularly relevant for executives and senior leaders in:

  • Government & regulatory affairs
  • Legal and complianc
  • Global trade, supply chain, and operations
  • Corporate strategy and cross‑border investment
Agenda & Speakers:

8:30am- open registration
8:45am - welcoming remarks: 
9:00 - H&K Legal Panel & Q&A:

    Turenna Ramirez, Holland & Knight

    Patrick Childress, Holland & Knight

    Alison FitzGerald, Bennet Jones

10:15am -Coffee Break
10:30am - Doing Business in Mexico Panel:

    Gerardo Prado, Holland & Knight

    Jaime Moreno, Holland & Knight

    Carlos Calderon, WIPFLI

    Danila Pineda, Banco Base

    Alejandro Rodriguez, DIMSA

    

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