Navigating Reciprocal Tariffs and Strengthening US-India Trade and Investment Ties
Mark Linscott joins senior business leaders from across Chicago to discuss the evolving dynamics of US-India trade negotiations amid recent developments.
Sep
24
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About This Event
Mark Linscott, Senior Advisor at USISPF and former Assistant US Trade Representative, will join senior business leaders from across Chicago for a candid discussion on the evolving dynamics of US-India trade negotiations amid recent developments, and the implications of a potential bilateral trade agreement as well as emerging investment opportunities in India. Linscott will share insights on the trajectory of negotiations, the current holdup, and its implications for industry and bilateral relations. The session will be moderated by Shoba Pillay, partner at Jenner & Block and Chicago Council board member, and a special address will be delivered by Ambassador Somnath Ghosh, Consul General of India.
About the Speakers
Senior Advisor, US India Strategic Partnership Forum
Mark Linscott is a Senior Advisor with the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), leading efforts to advance US-India trade. Previously, Mark was the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for South and Central Asian Affairs from December 2016 to December 2018.
Partner, Jenner & Block
A former federal prosecutor, Shoba Pillay is a partner at Jenner & Block where she leverages her technical skills and depth of understanding on global issues and risk to provide guidance to clients across a range of sizes and sectors.
Consul General of India
A career diplomat, Ambassador Somnath Ghosh joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1997. In a span of his career over 26 years, he has been Ambassador of India to Republic of Tajikistan (2016-19) and to Mongolia (2014-16). He currently serves as Consul General of India in Chicago.
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