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India is the world's fifth-largest economy by nominal GDP and the third-largest by purchasing power parity. Economic liberalization and free market-oriented reforms have made India one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, with over seven percent annual GDP growth.

Cozen O'Connor & Trilegal

Apex Conference Center, 40 S. 7th St., 1st Floor, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Thursday, May 2, 2024, 8:30 am - 11:00 am EDT

Customs authorities from the United States, Canada and Mexico continue implementing origin verification audits to goods imported into the NAFTA region with preferential treatment based on a NAFTA certificate of origin.

International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA)

Online

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm EDT

Beginning this year U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service will begin implementing and enforcing the remaining provisions of the Lacey Act.

Braumiller Law Group Educational Services

Online

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

This Advanced Export Operations seminar is geared for those participants with a working knowledge of exporting. The topics will be presented from this perspective and will provide an in-depth understanding of all aspects of exporting.

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Iowa Economic Development Authority, Mississippi River Conference Room (1st Floor), 1963 Bell Ave., Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Export controls and compliance with the various U.S. regulations has long been a complex issue for exporters. Determining agency jurisdiction, understanding the terminology and classification under the appropriate regulations is difficult and requires training as well as access to resources.

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Iowa Economic Development Authority, Mississippi River Conference Room (1st Floor), 1963 Bell Ave., Suite 200, Des Moines, Iowa

Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Join Trade Impact Foundation for a conversation with Amy Morgan, VP and head of trade compliance at Altana, about the use of AI to facilitate ethical trade, followed by an informal roundtable discussion.

Trade Impact Foundation

Kamerman, Uncyk, Soniker & Klein P.C., 1700 Broadway, 16th Floor, New York, New York

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join us as we talk with David Noah, President of Shipping Solutions, a software company that develops and sells export documentation and compliance software targeted at small and mid-sized U.S. companies that export. David is a frequent speaker on export documentation and compliance issues and has published hundreds of articles on the topic at Passages: The International Trade Blog.

Arkansas District Export Council

Online

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT

Join this webinar to learn about the internationally accepted customs document, the ATA Carnet or “Merchandise Passport.”

Boomerang Carnets

Online

Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

With more than 250,000 importers and exporters having to navigate the extremely challenging world of border commerce, the Gateway to Trade: International Border Summit will bring key leaders from industry and government for a critical one-day summit to discuss the latest in trade and logistics, from developments with the government’s “Partnership Against Terrorism” to new advances in AI and trade.

National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America

El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, Texas

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EDT

Patrick Kuhn, Section Chief, International Trade Indicator Micro Analysis Branch, Economic Indicators Division hosts a Harmonized System (HS) Commodity Classification session to help the public identify which code to properly use on their exports.

U.S. Census Bureau

Online

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT

Please join us to learn why, how, and where to sell to the global market. We'll discuss sales channels, go-to-market strategies, the four ecommerce sales channels, and help you can get from the U.S. Commercial Service, SBA and other U.S. government trade agencies.

SBA Metro New York District Office

Online

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

The webinar will provide insights from Federal Trade Commission staff on the essentials of "Made in USA" advertising and labeling.

U.S. Commercial Service

Online

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT

In today's interconnected world, global business opportunities are endless, but so are the compliance challenges. One critical element of global trade compliance is understanding and complying with regulations related to transactions with Foreign Governments and Foreign Government Owned Entities. These regulations can differ significantly from normal business practices you may follow when selling or entering into an agreement in the global marketplace.

Shipping Solutions

Online

Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Export compliance is too important to leave to chance. Successful export companies create written export compliance programs (ECP) to help ensure their employees know, understand and comply with governing regulations in every step of the export process.

Shipping Solutions

Online

Friday, May 17, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Export controls and compliance with export regulations has long been a complex issue for exporters. Determining agency jurisdiction and classification under the appropriate regulations is difficult and requires a comprehensive understanding of the regulations.

Shipping Solutions

Online

Friday, May 10, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

U.S. export regulations are broad and complex. The penalties for violating these regulations can be significant ranging from fines, bans on exporting, and even jail. Don't let that happen to you or your company.

Shipping Solutions

Online

Friday, May 3, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join the U.S. Commercial Service and Connecticut District Export Council for this webinar discussing various export compliance considerations for your shipping department.

U.S. Commercial Service

Online

Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join the U.S. Department of Commerce for a multi-part webinar series, featuring USG and private sector experts who will present on a multitude of export documentation and logistics topics.

U.S. Commercial Service

Online

Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join the U.S. Commercial Service and Connecticut District Export Council for this webinar where we will discuss the six valuation methods to be applied sequentially (Articles 2-7).

U.S. Commercial Service

Online

Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join the U.S. Department of Commerce for a multi-part webinar series, featuring USG and private sector experts who will present on a multitude of export documentation and logistics topics.

U.S. Commercial Service

Online

Tuesday, May 21, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Join the U.S. Commercial Service and Connecticut District Export Council for the Navigating Free Trade Agreements: Qualifying Your Product and Documenting Origin webinar that will explain the benefits of these trade agreements and how to determine if your product qualifies for preferential treatment under a specific free trade agreement.

U.S. Commercial Service

Online

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

Please join the U.S. Commercial Service and Mohawk Global and Braumiller Consulting Group for an export documentation awareness webinar.  This webinar will assist businesses to understand the documents used for an export transaction, their function and preparation, terminology, and resources available to exporters.

U.S. Commercial Service

Online

Monday, May 6, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT

With the tightening of export regulations and product controls, understanding your responsibilities for export reporting in the Automated Export System (AES) and compliance with the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) has never been more important.

Massachusetts Export Center

Online

Thursday, May 16, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

China’s expanded “Anti-Espionage Law” has been in effect for nearly a year now. The new law significantly expanded the scope of covered espionage activities and established broad criteria for determining espionage behavior, while granting extensive investigative power to Chinese national security agencies.

Massachusetts Export Center

Online

Friday, May 10, 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

The National Association of District Export Council's (NADEC) Annual Export Conference held in Washington, D.C., brings together distinguished speakers including business leaders, high-ranking U.S. and foreign government officials, exporters, trade service providers, and trade promotion agencies.

National Association of District Export Councils

The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.

Monday, May 13, 2024, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm EDT

The keynote speaker, Melanie LaPerriere, President/CEO of Cherry Central, will share how the cooperative, comprised of hundreds of dedicated farmers and processors, has successfully sold around the globe.

Van Andel Global Trade Center, Grand Valley State University

L. William Seidman Center, 50 Front Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

For more than 98 years, World Trade Week Southern California has dedicated itself to educating the public on the importance and benefits of global trade for the local and national economy through a series of educational programs and events.

Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce

The Westin Long Beach, 333 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California

Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

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