The Pulse of Tariffs and Trade - September 2025

Description

Trade fuels our economy. But in today’s rapidly shifting global landscape, tariffs, foreign policy and federal legislation are creating ripple effects across every industry.

At this month’s Pulse, we’ll explore how changing trade policies, international agreements and foreign relations are influencing everything from local manufacturing and ag production to exports and market development. With new deals on the horizon and ongoing debate around legislation like the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), now is the time for business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders to understand what’s at stake.

Key topics include:

• The role of trade in strengthening the U.S. economy
• Updates on tariffs, trade deals and federal legislation
• How foreign policy and global conflicts affect local business
• Impacts on North Dakota and Minnesota’s production and export capacity
• Opportunities for international market expansion

Whether your business depends on global supply chains or regional production, this event will equip you with the insights to navigate what’s next.

AGENDA

Welcome and Introduction

• Shawn Paschke, Xcel Energy

— — Audience Pulse Check — —

Overview of Tariffs and Trade

• Katherine Grindberg, Executive Vice President, The Chamber

— — Audience Pulse Check — —

Keynote

• John Kirchner, Executive Director, Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber

Industry Insights

• Speakers to be announced soon

Panel Conversation

• Speakers to be announced soon

— — Audience Pulse Check — —

Closing

• Katherine Grindberg, Executive Vice President, The Chamber