Global Crossroads: The U.S. Administration and its Impact on International Business
Our discussion featuring John Northington (Government Affairs Advisor, K&L Gates), Marne Marotta (Partner, K&L Gates) and Doug McCullough (Director, Canada-Texas Chamber of Commerce) will explore the influence of the U.S. administration on global commerce and the impact of current economic and trade policies. The evening will include a panel discussion, networking reception and opportunity to meet our Consular team, members and sponsors.
Topics will include:
- U.S. approach to Canada, China, Europe, and developing markets
- Implications of tariffs, sanctions, and export controls
- Current U.S. administration trade and economic policies
- Administration’s stance on climate-linked trade policies
- Supply chain resilience – tech and critical minerals policy
Ticketing:
This is a free event for AACC and CTCC Members, $20 Non-members
Ticket includes entry to event, appetizers, first drink and free on-site parking. Cash bar also available.
Ticket includes entry to event, appetizers, first drink and free on-site parking. Cash bar also available.
Guest Speaker Bios:
John Northington – Government Affairs Advisor, K&L Gates
John Northington Jr. is a government affairs advisor and a member of the Public Policy and Law practice group. John has more than a decade of public and private sector energy policy and regulatory experience. He focuses in upstream, midstream, and renewable issues including traditional oil and gas, offshore wind, carbon capture and sequestration, and hydrogen projects. From the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska, he has worked on complex matters on federal, tribal, and state lands and waters.
John Northington Jr. is a government affairs advisor and a member of the Public Policy and Law practice group. John has more than a decade of public and private sector energy policy and regulatory experience. He focuses in upstream, midstream, and renewable issues including traditional oil and gas, offshore wind, carbon capture and sequestration, and hydrogen projects. From the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska, he has worked on complex matters on federal, tribal, and state lands and waters.
John concentrates on federal regulatory and policy affairs both in the Executive and Legislative branches with a particular focus on energy issues within the Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, and House and Senate Committees with jurisdiction and oversight of traditional and renewable energy and natural resources related activity.
Marne Marotta – Partner, K&L Gates
Marne Marotta is a partner and a member of the Public Policy and Law practice group. Marne has experience working with clients facing complex challenges to develop and implement dynamic government relations strategies. Drawing from her experience in the US Senate and the executive branch, she provides clients with strategic guidance and counseling; devises and implements comprehensive advocacy campaigns; and builds coalitions with allied stakeholders. Focused on the intersection between business and public policy, Marne uses a multidisciplinary approach to help clients achieve their legislative and agency goals.
Marne Marotta is a partner and a member of the Public Policy and Law practice group. Marne has experience working with clients facing complex challenges to develop and implement dynamic government relations strategies. Drawing from her experience in the US Senate and the executive branch, she provides clients with strategic guidance and counseling; devises and implements comprehensive advocacy campaigns; and builds coalitions with allied stakeholders. Focused on the intersection between business and public policy, Marne uses a multidisciplinary approach to help clients achieve their legislative and agency goals.
Prior to joining the firm, Marne was a managing director at an American multinational law firm. In addition, Marne worked for several US Senators, where she advised members on banking, energy, financial services, commerce, and trade issues. Marne has a deep understanding of how the Senate operates. Her previous congressional experience helps position clients strategically to advance their policy goals from bill introduction to program implementation.
Doug McCullough – Director, Canada-Texas Chamber of Commerce & Partner, Vanguard Legal)
Doug McCullough is a Director of the Canada-Texas Chamber of Commerce and international business attorney. Doug has recently appeared on Radio Quebec, as well as local TV and radio, and spoken on various legal and Chamber panels regarding US-Canadian relations. He will discuss current trade negotiations along with the US efforts to annex Canada.
Doug McCullough is a Director of the Canada-Texas Chamber of Commerce and international business attorney. Doug has recently appeared on Radio Quebec, as well as local TV and radio, and spoken on various legal and Chamber panels regarding US-Canadian relations. He will discuss current trade negotiations along with the US efforts to annex Canada.
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