Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
Location
Webinar
Fees/Admission
Free of charge for EACC members and the non-members
Registration
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Description
Well before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, international trade policy disputes over aluminum, steel, airplanes, and even bourbon and cheese were making life difficult for consumers and manufacturers. Unfortunately, while there are hopeful signs of first steps toward easing of the pandemic, the outlook for international trade policy is somewhat dimmer: the World Trade Organization's appellate body is stymied; a British "crash-out" from the EU looks increasingly likely, and China has been emboldened by a lack of concerted action to curb its behavior. What can firms do to manage costs and risks in this uncertain environment?
Our expert panel will
- review the current state of play in international trade policy and the risks that may lie ahead;
- explain how a Foreign Trade Zone may help manufacturers mitigate some of those risks and better manage customs costs and duties; and
- describe the operation of a Foreign Trade Zone and its impact on a local manufacturer.
Featured Panelists:
Melissa Johnson, Program Director, Greater Cincinnati Foreign Trade Zones
David Schwartz, Practice Group Leader - International Trade, Thompson Hine LLP
Samantha Wagner, Head of Trade Compliance, Festo Corporation