
Navigating Emerging Market Boards in the Trump era: Insights from global leaders
January 23, 2025
Impact Boards EM held a dynamic online discussion exploring the impact of Donald Trump’s policies on Emerging Market companies’ strategies. This event brought together Board directors and industry experts from Emerging Markets including Latin America, Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East to share their perspectives on how global trade policies, currency dynamics and shifting investment flows are reshaping opportunities and challenges for businesses in their regions.
Key topics covered were:
Trade policy shifts: How emerging markets are adjusting to tariff policies and supply chain realignments, with insights from Mexico and Brazil.
Currency challenges: Understanding the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar on exports and debt management, with case studies from Poland and the UAE.
Investment realignment: Exploring how global capital flows are influencing growth opportunities in emerging markets.
Geopolitical impacts: Analysing the reconfiguration of trade relationships and its implications for business strategies.
The event provided invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of Emerging Markets under Trump’s economic policies.
The video recording for this roundtable discussion can be viewed below.

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