2025 Manufacturing Council - Tariffs

 Navigating the Shifting Tariff Landscape: Strategies for 2025 and Beyond

As global trade tensions continue to evolve, businesses face increasing uncertainty in managing their supply chains, and cross-border operations. This timely webinar will unpack the critical tariff issues on the horizon and provide practical guidance to help companies navigate risks and seize opportunities.

Join the Fayette Chamber as we welcome Janet L. Labuda, Head of Customs and Trade Issues at Maersk Customs Services, as we cover:

✅ Pending Tariff Expirations and Renewals — What’s set to change, and how to prepare.
✅ Retaliatory Tariffs and Trade Disputes — Understanding the ripple effects on global markets.
✅ Tariff Reinstatement or Escalation in Strategic Sectors — Spotlight on electric vehicles, steel, aluminum, and more.
✅ Tariff Engineering and Reclassification Risks — Best practices for compliance under USMCA and other agreements.
✅ Impact on Pricing Strategy and Distributor Communications — How to align your commercial approach with tariff shifts.
✅ Onshoring Strategies: Costs vs. Benefits — Assessing when and how to bring production closer to home.

Who Should Attend:
• Supply Chain and Procurement Leaders
• Trade Compliance and Customs Professionals
• Finance and Pricing Managers
• Legal and Risk Officers
• Business Executives with cross-border operations

What You’ll Gain:
• Insights into upcoming tariff changes and their business impacts
• Strategies to mitigate risk and protect margins
• Guidance on communicating with distributors and customers
• Tools to evaluate onshoring decisions in light of global trade dynamics

Don’t miss this essential briefing to help your business stay ahead in an unpredictable trade environment.

About our speaker:

Janet L. Labuda is Head of Customs and Trade Issues at Maersk Customs Services, where she helps clients address forced labor challenges, including partnering with Altana AI on supply chain solutions. She retired from U.S. Customs and Border Protection after 31 years, where she led national textile trade policy and compliance, working closely with federal agencies, Congress, and international partners. Janet has deep expertise in trade enforcement, supply chain security, and international negotiations, with extensive experience across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. She holds a Master’s from NYU, a BA from St. Joseph’s University, and is a Senior Executive Fellow of the Harvard Kennedy School.