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U.S. Tariffs Update Seminar in

Shenzhen & Guangzhou:

Navigating U.S. Tariff Regulations &

Mitigation Tactics for Businesses

s businesses around the world prepare for shifts Ms. Maggie He, Senior Manager at EY Greater
Ain global trade policy, AmCham South China China, presented an overview of policy trends and
hosted the US Tariffs Update Seminar in Shenzhen relief measures available to enterprises, and Mr.
and Guangzhou: Navigating US Tariff Regulations Yan Mingcheng, Partner at Zhong Lun Law Firm,
and Mitigation Tactics for Businesses on April 10 provided a legal analysis of corporate strategies
and April 16, offering timely, strategic insights into amid global tariff disputes.
the evolving US tariff landscape. Over 300 business
executives, legal experts, and trade professionals Building on the momentum, the Guangzhou session
gathered to explore the implications of tariff policy was held at the Garden Hotel and expanded the
changes and develop practical mitigation strategies. discussion to include global countermeasures,
supplier adaptation, and supply chain restructuring.
The Shenzhen seminar, held at the Chamber’s The event was attended by Consuls General from
Qianhai Service and Meeting Center, opened with over 20 countries, which further af昀椀rmed the
remarks by AmCham South China President Dr. international relevance of the discussions and the
Harley Seyedin, who underscored the need for Chamber’s key role as a convening platform for
proactive planning and cross-border resilience in the global dialogue.
face of rising uncertainty.
The event kicked off with President Harley
Speakers in Shenzhen included Mr. Jerry Liu, Seyedin's opening speech. Then once again, Mr.
Governor of AmCham South China and Vice Jerry Liu shared more insights—this time focusing
President of Masco China, who examined how on adaptive business strategies for navigating
shifting tariff structures are in昀氀uencing cost sustained policy pressures in both domestic and
management and long-term business planning. international markets.

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