Mexico in the Shadow of US Trade Policy: Risks and Opportunities for German Business

Mexico in the Shadow of US Trade Policy: Risks and Opportunities for German Business

08.04.2025, 09:00-11:30h

U.S. trade policy has a significant impact on Mexico’s economy—and consequently on German businesses operating in the region. What risks and opportunities arise in this evolving landscape?
Our distinguished keynote speakers and industry experts will provide insights into the economic and political developments shaping trade, investment, and business strategies. In the following panel discussion, company representatives will share first-hand experiences and perspectives from within the industry.

Programm

9:00 h

Registration

9:30 h

Welcome

Carsten Schryver, Managing Partner, H.J. Schryver & Co (GmbH und Co. KG); Chairman of the Americas Working Group, Chamber of Commerce Hamburg
Kolja Harders, Hamburg Ministry of Economics and Innovation
Tonatiuh Velazquez, Latin America Association

9:45 h

Keynote

Ernesto Pérez Astorga, Minister of Economic and Port Development of the State of Veracruz

10:15 h

Panel Discussion

Lorena Hernandez, JAG, Mexico
Kurt Plötner, Stulz GmbH
Alan Alejandro Aranzola Rodriguez, PMA (Productos Metalicos y Acrilicos), Mexico
Carsten Schryver, Managing Partner, H.J. Schryver & Co (GmbH und Co. KG); Chairman of the Americas Working Group, Chamber of Commerce Hamburg

Moderation: Handelskammer Hamburg

11.30 h

Networking Lunch