Embracing Global Markets Webinar Series
The webinar series ‘Embracing global markets’ supports European small and medium sized enterprises and start-ups to innovate and expand in Asia, Africa and the Americas. The webinars are hosted by experts of various European Commission services and the 'Enterprise Europe Network', the world's largest business service provider.
Who should attend?
The webinar aims at European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups (ready to scale internationally), beneficiaries or holders of seals of excellence of the European Innovation Council, European clusters and cluster managers, business advisers of the Enterprise Europe Network and other European business support organisations, including all stakeholders of the ‘Friends of EEN’ initiative.
Objectives
During the webinar, you will gain insights into the legal framework and regulations necessary for launching a business in the United States. Topics covered include:
- Tariffs
- latest status updates
- preferential duty programs and other savings strategies
- Things you need to know to ensure a smooth path through customs
- pick your state/port of entry
- HTS Codes
- Import Requirements for certain Product groups
- how to manage trade compliance in common sectors (food, technology, chemicals, medical devices)
- applicable federal and state regulations – FDA, CPSC, etc.
- An update on customs enforcement
- Warehousing cost and best practices, managing rate volatility, picking partners
- Free Trade Zone
- Property Tax
Stream the webinar live or join the session via Webex to interact with our experts!
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Speakers
Erin McKelvey oversees the operations of the European American Chamber of Commerce Texas. She works with city, state and both domestic and foreign government officials to enhance and bring about exchange and investment between the State of Texas and Europe for EACC Texas members, European SMEs and partners.
Michelle is an international trade attorney with over 20 years of experience advising global companies on U.S. export controls, sanctions, customs compliance, and cross-border regulations.
Antony advises businesses on supply chain, digital transformation, and operational strategy, drawing on senior leadership experience across logistics, technology, and international markets.
Over 25 years of experience in financial management, IT, HR, Procurement and transformation projects at Siemens. Most recently Executive Vice President & CFO for Körber Supply Chain North America.
