WTC Denver Trade Briefing Series - Part 7: Global Economic Update

Description

Join World Trade Center Denver and RSM for an exclusive, expert-led webinar as we break down the key economic trends shaping global trade in 2025—and what they mean for your business.

Kevin Depew, Deputy Chief Economist at RSM, and Bryan Lathbury, Trade Advisory Manager at RSM, will provide an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic trends and the evolving tariff landscape. From inflation and interest rates to trade agreements and market volatility, this session will equip businesses with timely insights and actionable strategies.

Bryan brings extensive experience in customs tariffs, export controls, preferential trade agreements, and automation through global trade management systems—drawing from years in both consulting and corporate leadership. Together, Kevin and Bryan will share practical guidance to help you anticipate economic shifts and manage tariff-related impacts across your global operations.

What You’ll Learn:

• Key economic developments from Q1 and Q2 2025
• Outlook for inflation, interest rates, and global growth
• Updates on trade policy and tariffs
• Practical strategies to reduce risk and respond to change

Who Should Attend:

Business leaders, CFOs, trade compliance professionals, global operations managers, and anyone navigating the intersection of economics, trade policy, and supply chain management.

Speakers: 

Kevin Depew is deputy chief economist and Industry Eminence Program leader for RSM US LLP. He works alongside the firm’s chief economist to serve as a leading voice of the middle market and U.S. economy and leads RSM’s team of 60 industry senior analysts. He is committed to identifying conditions and trends in the U.S. and global economies to help RSM’s clients prosper in an age of rapid transformation. Kevin joined RSM in 2014 and is based in the firm’s New York City office. 

Bryan Lathbury is RSM US Trade Advisory Manager. He has extensive experience in matters of customs tariffs, export controls, preferential agreements, automation and global trade management systems from his years in consulting and corporate management. He assists companies across multiple business verticals including oil and gas, aerospace, life sciences, industrial and consumer products, and apparel.

If you’re unable to attend live, simply register, and we’ll send you the recording.

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