UK roundtable: Impact of US tariffs on exporters and importers

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UK roundtable: Impact of US tariffs on exporters and importers

Description

At this roundtable, we will discuss the impact of US tariffs on exporters and importers, focusing in particular on:

  • An overview of developments over the last few months with comments from a US expert.

  • The views of UK trade and customs expert on what traders should do to avoid costly mistakes.

  • What can we expect in the future and how can we best prepare?

All participants are invited to contribute their views and experiences.

Speakers

Ira Reese
Ira Reese, based in the US, is the former Executive Director of Laboratories and Scientific Services at United States Customs and Border Protection. He also held the role of Chief Technology Officer and Director at Global Security and Innovative Strategies (GSIS), where he specialised in border and venue security, homeland security, and international trade matters. He currently works as an independent consultant.

Mark Rowbotham
Mark Rowbotham, based in the UK, is a consultant, trainer and writer specialising in Customs and Excise Compliance, International Trade, VAT and related risk issues. A former HM Customs & Excise Officer, he became an independent consultant in 2000. He holds a Master’s in International Relations and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He has published four books and regularly writes on customs, marine logistics and supply chain matters. He also advises UK Chambers of Commerce and the Department for International Trade, delivering consultancy and training across these areas.

Moderator

Enrika Naujoke
Enrika Naujoke is CEO of CustomsClear, the European customs and trade knowledge platform (www.customsclear.net), which serves as a trusted resource for practitioners and experts to navigate the complexities of customs compliance and trade, leveraging the latest in technology and AI (Picoco AI) to make regulatory knowledge more accessible and actionable.

About customs roundtables

Customs is a complex area and it’s difficult to stay up to date with all the latest developments.

Customs roundtables are designed for the customs community to come together and exchange views regarding various areas of customs. This can be either specific cases and questions or wider industry trends. The discussions will go into technical details and will allow participants to learn from peers and exchange views and experiences. It’s an excellent opportunity to have an open discussion on some of the most pressing customs issues. We aim to create an open and supportive live forum that also offers the facility to continue discussions online.

We welcome customs experts and experts-to-be in all areas of customs (origin, valuation, special procedures etc) and from all backgrounds (legal, in-house, academic, consulting etc).

Register to the customs roundtables by signing up for a Membership Plan and get access to the CustomsClear Customs Practitioners’ Forum.

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If you need further information or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@customsclear.net

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