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With evolving trade policies and shifting tariffs across North America, staying ahead of regulatory changes is more critical than ever. Join AIAG’s North American Tariffs: Strategies for Trade Success virtual event on May 8, 2025, where industry experts will provide the latest insights on trade compliance, supply chain strategies, and geopolitical influences shaping global trade.

Kyle Grobler helps companies leverage best practices to achieve efficiencies and adhere to complex regulations. An internationally recognized global trade professional and featured speaker at AIAG’s upcoming webinar on May 8, 2025, titled “North American Tariffs: Strategies for Trade Success,” Grobler has robust expertise in auditing, duty recovery and mitigation, strategic planning, and helping businesses achieve cost savings and operational improvements. In this exclusive interview, Grobler shares strategies for navigating the latest tariff challenges and shares highlights from the upcoming webinar.

If your organization operates in Mexico or works closely with Mexico-based suppliers, staying current on regulatory changes isn’t optional — it’s essential. That’s why AIAG is hosting a complimentary webinar on April 24, 2025 to help you navigate key updates and challenges in Mexico’s trade policy landscape.

We’re excited to announce that our ACE Export/Import Reporting Demonstrations training is now available in a convenient virtual format, making it accessible for everyone, anywhere. Join us online to experience the same in-depth, hands-on demonstrations of ACE reporting processes, with the added flexibility to attend from your location. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and stay compliant with ease—register today!

Are you ready to dive into the hot topic of fair trade and how it impacts your business? Join us at the 2024 North American Customs and Trade Town Hall on November 7, 2024, in Livonia, Michigan for an exclusive opportunity to explore this and more with industry experts.

Early registration (and pricing) ends in a few days...register by 10/14 to get our best rate for this year's North American Customs and Trade Town Hall! 

Dave Corn is executive vice president of Comstock and Holt and started his drawback career in 2011. He serves as co-lead for the trade in the Trade Support Network’s Drawback Working Group, leading efforts to build and transform the duty drawback program through changes to policy, business rules, regulations, and statutes. Corn also serves as the co-chair for AAEI’s Drawback and Duty Deferral Committee, as the vice chair for the NCBFAA’s Drawback Subcommittee, and represents the New York/New Jersey region as a member of the board to the NCBFAA.

As global economic sands continue to shift, and the world emerges from the impacts of the worldwide pandemic, supply chains continue to struggle to find footing. Pete Mento, commercial director, U.S. customs and compliance for DSV Air and Sea, is not surprised that the supply chain is still reeling from the pandemic.

AIAG has opened early registration at a significant cost savings for its first live North American Customs and Trade Town Hall in four years. Scheduled for November 7, 2024, at Laurel Manor in Livonia, Michigan, the early registration savings are available until September 13, 2024. 

Do you have questions on critical regulations, initiatives, and challenges in North American customs and trade? AIAG has answers!