The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), in partnership with Vriens & Partners, is pleased to invite you to a roundtable discussion and networking reception entitled: “Navigating the Tariff Tide: Southeast Asia’s Role in a Shifting Global Order” on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Council’s Washington office.

 This roundtable will feature representatives from Vriens & Partners, including:

•  Hans Vriens, Managing Partner
• Ambassador William Heidt, Senior Director, Washington, D.C.
• Brasukra G. Sudjana, Country Director, Indonesia
• Nazhif Yusoff, Country Director, Malaysia 

The session will be moderated by Marc Mealy, Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer at USABC, and provide key insights into: 

• Southeast Asia’s responses to U.S. reciprocal tariffs and shifting global trade alignments
• The impact of U.S.-China tensions on regional policymaking and risk management
• Political and economic developments in key markets such as Indonesia and Malaysia 

Event Format 

• 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Roundtable Discussion
• 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking Reception 

For any questions, please contact Andrew Koch (akoch@usasean.org).