The Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ) and the Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce (SJCC) are delighted to invite you to the upcoming Joint Webinar on Tariff Dynamics, featuring Markus T. Schweizer, Board Member of the SJCC and Client Service Partner Japan Business Services at EY. This timely session will provide a unique opportunity to gain first-hand insights into how tariff changes are reshaping international trade and what this means for Swiss companies active in Japan.
Tariff shifts between the USA, Japan, Europe, and Switzerland are creating both new challenges and opportunities for Swiss firms. In his keynote “Strategic Responses to Tariff Changes: Opportunities and Challenges for Swiss Firms Doing Business in Japan,” Mr. Schweizer will offer a clear and practical perspective on how executives can navigate this evolving landscape.
Participants will hear a factual overview of current tariffs, with special attention to the pharma sector and MFN pricing, followed by an analysis of potential threats and strategic opportunities for Swiss businesses in Japan. The discussion will highlight actionable strategies such as reducing dependency on single markets, strengthening ties with reliable and stable partners like Switzerland and Japan, and exploring production shifts for exports to the US.
The webinar concludes with an outlook on the next 6-12 months and an interactive Q&A, ensuring participants leave with strategic insights, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of how to position their companies in a complex global trade environment.
| Date: | Tuesday, October 21, 2025 |
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| Schedule: | 18:00 – 19:00 (JST) / 11:00 – 12:00 (CST) |
| Venue: | Online The webinar access link will be sent to all registered participants a few days prior to the event. |
| Fee: | Free of charge |
| Registration: |  *Deadline: October 19, 2025, 23:59 JST* Click here to join the webinar: |
| Disclaimer: | • The organizer may film and take photographs of this event. If you participate, please be noted that these pictures and videos may be used in various media. If you do not want to appear on these pictures and/or videos, kindly notify the staff at the event. • The views expressed by the speaker(s) do not reflect those of the SCCIJ as an organization. |
| Inquiries: | By e-mail to info@sccij.jp |
Biography of the Speaker
Markus T. Schweizer is the former Japan Business Services Leader for EY in EMEIA and current Client Service Partner for a large Japanese Pharma client of EY. With over 30 years of professional experience, he has held various senior leadership roles at EY, and has been advising companies on strategy, risk, and performance in rapidly changing markets.
Mr. Schweizer holds a master’s degree in business administration and economics from the University of Bern and is a Swiss Certified Public Accountant. He is a strong advocate for Diversity & Inclusion and acts as mentor to entrepreneurs and start-ups. Passionate about supporting Japanese companies abroad, he is a father of four children, an avid golfer, and wine enthusiast.
