The Economic Impact of Tariffs

Tuesday, May 20, 2025  |  9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex - Room 132
5015 East 29th Street North, Wichita, KS 67220
(29th Street N & Oliver) 

Tariffs are making headlines again — but what do they really mean for our local industries and regional economy? Local experts will present how tariffs are affecting key sectors in the Wichita area. You’ll hear evidence-based analysis on trade policies and their implications for economic growth, employment, and business operations in south-central Kansas.

REGISTRATION

 

Thank you Wichita Manufacturers Association for partnering with CEDBR on this event.

Speakers/Topics

SPEAKERS

BEKAH SELBY-LEACH
Director
CEDBR
Wichita State University
BIO

CRAIG COMPTON
Research Economist
CEDBR
Wichita State University
BIO

LAURA LOMBARD
Director
International Division
Department of Commerce
BIO

ANDREW LOVICK
Territory Manager
Central Plains Steel

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TIME

AGENDA ITEM

8:30

  Registration and Networking
9:00 Welcoming Remarks
9:05

Bekah Selby-Leach
Director
CEDBR
Wichita State University
9:25

Laura Lombard
Director
International Division
Department of Commerce
9:55

Craig Compton
Research Economist
CEDBR
Wichita State University
10:15

*Break*
10:30

Industry Tariffs Panel
11:15

Q&A
11:30 Closing Remarks / Adjourn

Detailed Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking

9:00 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

9:05 a.m.

9:25 a.m. 

9:55 a.m. 

10:15 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. Industry Tariffs Panel

11:15 a.m. Q&A

11:30 a.m. Closing Remarks

Speakers' Slides

CEDBR IRE Presentation