WATCH | Impact of Trump Tariffs

Tariffs are back in the headlines. And in the wake of Liberation Day, the smartest question for CEOs isn’t “What will happen?”—it’s “What’s at stake, and how should we lead?”

Watched our recorded webcast on The Options and The Opportunities: How to Navigate the Impact of The Trump Tariffs for a high-level discussion with our Diamond Strategic Partners UBS Global Wealth Management and Carson Group and a panel of our seasoned former CEOs who’ve led through past trade and economic disruption.

You’ll learn how to evaluate the return of Trump-era tariffs not just as a policy change—but as a strategic moment to assess risk, uncover opportunity, and lead with clarity in uncertain times.

Watch now and forward to all the CEOs in your network who could benefit from this timely conversation.

Featured Panelists:

• Jason Draho: Head of Asset Allocation Americas for UBS Global Wealth Management
• Ryan Detrick: Chief Market Strategist for Carson Group
• Barry Gilbert: Vice President, Asset Allocation Strategist for Carson Wealth
• Daniel Kim: Coach and 25-year Investment Banking Expert, Financial Analyst
• Edward Hughes: Coach and Successful Entrepreneur, 2x CEO in Tech and Consumer Products
• Moderator: Randy Dewey: CEO, CEO Coaching International

5 Key Takeaways for CEOs:

1. Crisis = Opportunity: Amid intense tariff-related disruption, CEOs must shift from panic to planning. Crises reveal both character and opportunity—leaders who act strategically now can gain long-term advantages.
2. Action Over Inaction: Tariffs are not going away. CEOs who proactively evaluate supply chains, communicate clearly with stakeholders and explore flexible, reversible decisions will navigate uncertainty more effectively than those who delay action.
3. Play Both Defense and Offense: Defensive strategies include managing liquidity, passing costs to customers, and strengthening vendor relationships. Offensive moves involve repricing smartly, reshoring production, and turning disruption into competitive differentiation.
4. Communication Is Critical: Tailor messages to employees (reassure and inspire), boards (show data-backed plans), and customers (be transparent about pricing). Proactive and honest communication builds trust and stability across all fronts.
5. Use Strategic Scenario Planning: With volatile markets, interest rate uncertainty, and inflation concerns, CEOs must prepare for best-, worst-, and base-case scenarios. Doing so enables better resilience and informed decision-making amid ongoing change.

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