With new U.S. tariffs affecting Canadian businesses, understanding compliance, classification, and risk mitigation is essential. This session will provide expert insights into valuation audits, HS codes, and customs regulations to help businesses minimize financial risks and avoid costly penalties.

Learn how to optimize tariff strategies, navigate trade disruptions, and ensure compliance in an evolving trade environment.

Who should attend?
Businesses exporting to the U.S., trade compliance professionals, and finance teams looking to minimize tariff-related costs and risks.

• Overview of 2025 U.S. Tariffs
• Understanding HS Codes, Bonds & Classification
• Valuation Audits & Risk Mitigation
• Financial & Risk Management Strategies

Alex Averiss

Manager of Major Accounts, BDC

Satinder Bains

Customs Expert, Miller Thomson

Michael Dodd

Deputy Director, Pacific Regional Office at Global Affairs Canada

Misty Gibbins

Sr Trade Analyst, PCB Customs Brokers

Moderator

Daniel Paquette

Director, World Trade Centre-Vancouver

Presenting Sponsor:

Global Partners:

World Trade Centre Vancouver is part of the World Trade Centers Association, a not-for-profit, non-partisan association dedicated to the establishment and effective operation of World Trade Centers as instruments for trade expansion. The World Trade Centers Association is an international ecosystem of global connections and integrated trade services made up of over 324 World Trade Center locations in 89 countries, representing over 750,000 businesses globally.