WEBINAR I Caught in the Crossfire: What Businesses Need to Know About U.S.–EU Tariffs

A new wave of announced U.S. tariffs—some as high as 25% for EU countries—has been shaking up trade flows between the United States and Europe. Steel, aluminum, and a growing list of European goods are in the crosshairs. Although the Trump Administration announced a 90 day pause on reciprocal tariffs, fresh rounds of duties were announced with whispers of more to come—including on copper, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals.

Meanwhile, the European Union is weighing its countermeasures, setting the stage for a high-stakes economic chess match between two of the world’s largest trading partners. Beneath it all lies a broader geopolitical shift—where tariffs are instruments of global strategy in a world shaped by U.S.–EU and U.S.–China dynamics.

How should companies on both sides of the Atlantic navigate this volatile trade landscape where policy shifts outpace planning cycles and frequent, abrupt, and often unpredictable announcements create uncertainty? How can businesses shield themselves from escalating costs, cross-border compliance challenges, and the threat of further disruption?

Join our panel of trade, legal, and regulatory experts for an update on the latest developments in U.S.–EU trade tensions, key sectors affected—and those likely to be next and a discussion on practical strategies to reduce exposure, manage uncertainty and maintain resilience

In a volatile trade environment, knowledge and preparation are your best defense. Join us to stay informed and ready!

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

• Current status on US and EU tariff announcements;
• How Trump’s Executive Orders limit some savings programs (i.e., duty drawback and foreign trade zones);
• Using special tariff provisions to minimize impact of tariffs;
• Other duty mitigation strategies such as changing country of origin or reducing value of imported goods.

SPEAKERS

• Jodi Ader, Sr. Manager, Trade & Tariff Advisory Services – RSMUS
• Jose Mallea, Managing Partner, Miami – Forward Global
• Laura Siegel Rabinowitz, Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig
• Alan Sutin – Principal Shareholder – Greenberg Traurig & EACC Florida President [Moderator]

TIME
9:00 – 10:00 AM EDT | 15:00h – 16:00h CET

REGISTRATION FEE
EACCFL Members: Free
EACCFL non-Members: Free

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SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Jodi ADER

From over 25 years of working in international trade, Jodi is well-positioned to assist corporations in planning and creating world-class compliance operations and food safety programs. She has substantial experience in import, export control and sanction matters, including CBP, FDA, USDA and EPA regulations. Her main areas of focus include trade risk assessments; tariff reduction planning; policy and procedures development; and training programs. Prior to joining RSM, Jodi began her career with the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, promoting export business to east Asian countries. She then worked for a major shipping line and went on to lead global logistics and trade compliance for a Fortune 500 company. More recently, she established and ran her own boutique consulting firm, advising small and middle-market corporate clients. Jodi is a U.S. Customs Broker and certified Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) for Human and Animal Food.

Jose MALLEA

Jose Mallea is the managing partner of Forward Global Miami, focused on addressing complex, high-stakes matters for Latin American and U.S. clients across industries and issue areas. Jose has served as the chief of staff to the mayors of both Miami and Miami Dade County, and has spent significant time in U.S. politics, working in the White House and State Department as part of the George W. Bush administration. In 2010, Jose was campaign manager for U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s first successful U.S. Senate campaign. Jose is also the founder of Biscayne Bay Brewing Company in Miami, a premiere independent craft brewery. Most recently, he served as the CEO of the Libre Initiative.

Laura SIEGEL RABINOWITZ

Laura Siegel Rabinowitz is a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. She counsels domestic and multinational businesses on complex supply chain issues and other complicated challenges associated with trade, advising on mitigation of duty exposure and compliance. Laura has deep experience handling international trade projects for multinational importers, exporters, manufacturers, retailers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders in industries such as renewable energy, steel, apparel, consumer products and industrial equipment among others.

Laura advises on supply chain strategies including the enforcement of forced-labor and the mitigation of tariffs on Chinese-made products, steel and aluminum. She helps clients navigate the maze of regulations, customs, and other government agency scrutiny, as well as the broad array of commercial and enforcement laws and policies administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including trade compliance and audit programs, and duty savings initiatives such as free trade agreements and the use of “first sale.” Laura’s practice also includes advising on the enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duties.

Laura’s depth of knowledge regarding global customs law extends to audits, marking, penalty defense, valuation, tariff classification, entry procedures, and antiterrorism initiatives. She advises on other import requirements administered by federal agencies including the Food and Drug Administration, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Environmental Protection Agency, and requirements involving the health and safety of imported goods.

Prior to entering private practice, Laura served as an attorney with U.S. Customs’ Office of the Assistant Chief Counsel, representing Customs in litigation in the Court of International Trade.

Alan SUTIN

Alan is a Principal Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig and Senior Chair of the firm’s Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. Alan is an experienced business lawyer with a principal focus on commercial transactions with intellectual property and technology issues and privacy and cybersecurity matters. Alan also represents a wide variety of companies in connection with IT and business process outsourcing arrangements, strategic alliance agreements, commercial joint ventures and licensing matters. He has particular experience in Internet and electronic commerce issues and has been involved in many of the major policy issues surrounding the commercial development of the Internet. Alan has advised foreign governments and multinational corporations in connection with these issues and is a frequent speaker at major industry conferences and events around the world. Alan is involved in several professional and legal national and international organizations. He was an active Member of EACCNY and is EACC Florida’s first President.

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