U.S. / China Trade War: Recent Developments & Avoiding Supply Chain Disruptions
U.S. importers continue to find themselves in very interesting (if not troubling) times from a global trade point of view. Increased U.S. tariffs on imports of certain Chinese-origin imports, as well as retaliatory tariffs imposed by China on U.S. exports, continue to rattle companies and their supply chain partners.
As developments have been swift and often times erratic, companies continue striving to digest the latest news, assess potential impacts on their current operations, and develop strategies for succeeding in both the long and short-terms. In this webinar, international trade attorney Melissa Proctor of Miller Proctor Law PLLC will provide a detailed discussion on the most recent developments in the U.S. / China trade war. She will also recommend strategies for minimizing supply chain disruptions. Specific topics will include key updates on:
- Product Lists 1, 2, 3, and Proposed List 4,
- The Section 301 Unfair Trade Practice Tariffs on Chinese Imports,
- Requesting Product Exclusions from U.S. Tariff Actions,
- Learning from Recent Product Exclusion Approvals (and Denials),
- U.S. Customs Entry and Clearance Requirements for Affected Products,
- Enforcement by U.S. Customs and Border Protection,
- Retaliation by the U.S., Allies, and Trading Partners and WTO Challenges, and
- Mitigating the Impact of the Section 301 Tariffs on Your Business.
The webinar will provide PowerPoint slides and include live video and commentary from Melissa Proctor who has been advising companies for over 25 years on the full range of issues involving the customs laws and regulations, export controls, embargoes and economic sanctions compliance, anti-corruption/anti-bribery compliance, and other government agency requirements relating to the cross-border movement of goods, information, and services.
Webinar Details:
Date: September 25, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM EDT
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes (Comprised of 1 hour of commentary and 30 minute Q&A session)
Cost: $195 first viewer (2-5 viewers: $146.25 each / 6 or more viewers: $97.50 each)
Can’t make the live broadcast of this webinar? Don’t worry; you will receive access to the webinar, via recording and PowerPoint presentation.
Speaker and Presenter Information
For over twenty years, Melissa Proctor has been advising Fortune 500 companies, small and medium-sized companies and startups on the full range of issues involving export controls, embargoes and economic sanctions, customs laws and regulations, anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance, and other government agency requirements that impact imports and exports. Previously, Melissa worked for two boutique international trade law firms in Chicago and Miami, served as Manager in KPMG’s Customs and Trade Practice in Orange County, was Corporate Counsel – Compliance for Amazon, and led the international trade practice of Polsinelli PC in Phoenix. She regularly speaks before various trade associations and industry groups on a variety of import and export topics, as well as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, California Proposition 65, conflict minerals reporting, the Federal Trade Commission and California’s “Made in the USA” standards, and consumer product safety requirements.
Melissa’s export practice focuses on compliance with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Assets Control Regulations, and the Foreign Trade Regulations. She also partners with clients to handle a variety of import compliance matters, including: customs valuation; tariff classification; country of origin and marking; special trade program and free trade agreement compliance; duty deferral and cost-saving opportunities; and, border security initiatives. Melissa represents clients through all stages of import and export enforcement actions, updates clients on new legislative and regulatory developments, and provides compliance training to companies, ensuring that personnel involved in international transactions can effectively navigate the complex web of international trade rules.
Education
- LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 1997, International and Comparative Law
- J.D., Valparaiso University, 1996
- B.A., Indiana University, 1993, Spanish and Russian
Bar Memberships
- Arizona Bar
- Illinois Bar
- Court of International Trade
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Arizona – International Law Section, Executive Board Member
- American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)
- Society of International Affairs (SIA)
- International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA)
- Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT)
- Global Chamber
- Metro Phoenix Export Alliance
Relevant Government Agencies
Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Census Bureau, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, USAID, State & Local Government, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Wed, Sep 25, 2019, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
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Website
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Organizer
Export Compliance Training Institute
