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16 September 2026

Tuesday, October 13 | Business and trade policy update - How companies are adapting to shifting geopolitics and ongoing complexity (1 pm ET)

Insights from the EY Center for Tax Policy

US trade and tariff policies continue to shift, creating new considerations for companies across industries. Companies that proactively adapt their operating models can better manage uncertainty, capture opportunities and advance their broader strategic objectives. Join us for a timely webcast examining how geopolitical realignment, evolving trade policies, recent tariff actions and ongoing legal challenges are reshaping the business environment. Our panelists will provide an overview of the latest trade developments and share practical steps companies can take to strengthen their resilience.

Topics to be discussed include:

  • Changing geopolitical dynamics that are reshaping global supply chains, investment decisions and trade flows
  • The latest developments in trade policy, tariffs and related litigation, and what they may mean for companies going forward
  • Ways companies are adapting their operating models to a more complex trade environment
  • Enforcement trends, the state of tariff refunds and practical actions companies can take to help address risk and recover value

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET New York; 10:00–11:00 a.m. PT Los Angeles

Registration: Register for this event.

Panelists

  • Adam Barbina, EY-Parthenon US Geostrategy Leader
  • Lynlee Brown, EY Global Trade Partner and US Trade Advisory Leader, Ernst & Young LLP
  • Blake Harden, Senior Trade Policy Leader, Washington Council Ernst & Young, Ernst & Young LLP

Moderator

  • Kelly Stals, Principal, International Tax and Transaction Services, Operating Model Effectiveness, Ernst & Young LLP

CPE credit offered: up to 1.2 depending on actual duration. Recommended field of study: Taxes. Learning objectives: Identify recent trade and tariff policy developments; discuss how companies are adapting their operating models to respond to changes; analyze practical steps companies can take to thrive in this shifting environment. This intermediate level, group internet-based course has no prerequisites or advanced preparation. Final CPE award to be based on content, polling and length of participation. See CPE FAQ for more information.

You can learn about and register for any EY Tax webcast here.

Document ID: 2026-1968

 
 

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