Name: QBS Global Trade Tariffs: Opportunity or Threat?
Start: 2025-05-15T08:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-05-15T10:30:00+01:00
Location: Queen’s Business School, Riddel Hall

QBS Global Trade Tariffs: Opportunity or Threat?

Join the second QBS Business Breakfast Insights event to discuss if global trade tariffs are a blessing or a curse for businesses!
About this Event

Join us on Thursday, 15th May 2025 at 8:30 AM GMT at Queen’s Business School, Riddel Hall for a timely and thought-provoking breakfast event exploring the implications of the recent global trade tariff announcements from the US administration.

What do these changes mean for Northern Ireland’s export-driven businesses? Are they a risk to growth—or a potential opening for strategic advantage?

Hear from a panel of leading experts who will unpack the evolving global trade landscape and share insights on how local businesses can adapt:

Richard Ramsey – Economist and Non-Executive Director
Lorraine Nelson – Partner & Head of Tax, BDO Northern Ireland
Gareth Hagan – CEO, OCO Global
Dr. Michael Aldous – Senior Lecturer in International Business, Entrepreneurship and Marketing, Queen’s Business School

The morning will also offer opportunities for networking and knowledge-sharing, bringing together voices from across the business and academic communities.