It was a full house for our international chambers talk on 11 June, which discussed the challenges facing businesses and how they are adapting to current tariffs and policies. While professional and financial services providers are thriving amid unprecedented uncertainties, manufacturers and logistics companies are struggling to diversify their export markets and value chains. 

In collaboration with the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, The European Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and The Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, speakers Eden Woon, President of AmCham; Iñaki Amate, Chairman of EuroCham; Yamilette Cano, President of MexCham; and Mark Michelson, Chairman of the Asia CEO Forum of IMA Asia and HKGCC’s Americas Committee, explored the implications of the trade war for the international business community in an enlightening session moderated by Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited and HKGCC General Committee member.

The event, held under Chatham House Rules, also underscored the importance of strengthening connections and forging strategic alliances to create new opportunities. As a bridge between China and the world, Hong Kong can facilitate mutual understanding and trade by leveraging its unique advantages, including a bilingual common law system, strong global connections and a premier location.