Virtual

Surviving the Trade War: A Practical Guide to Tariffs and Business Supports

Wednesday, September 02, 20268:30 AMRegister Now

Surviving the Trade War

Surviving the Trade War: A Practical Guide to Tariffs and Business Supports

Location:

Virtual Event

Members: Free
Non-Members: Free
Schedule:

Online Program:
Session 1: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Session 2: 9:15 - 10:00 a..m

A link will be sent to registered participants prior to the event.

If you have any issues please contact events@boardoftrade.com

The ongoing Canada-U.S. trade dispute continues to create uncertainty for businesses on both sides of the border. New tariffs, counter-tariffs and shifting trade policies are affecting supply chains, pricing, profitability, sourcing decisions and customer relationships.

Join the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and World Trade Centre Vancouver for this virtual session designed for businesses affected by the latest tariffs.

Who Should Attend?

  • Businesses affected by tariffs and U.S. trade uncertainty
  • Exporters and importers
  • Manufacturers and distributors
  • Supply chain and logistics professionals
  • Business owners and executives
  • Finance and operations leaders

Session 1:

Understanding and Complying with the New Tariff Rules

Hear from customs and trade specialists on what the latest U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs mean for your business. Learn how to determine whether your products are affected, understand your compliance obligations, navigate customs requirements, and identify practical steps to reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes.

Daniel Kiselbach

Daniel Kiselbach

Managing Partner, Miller Thomson LLP

Breanna Leininger

Breanna Leininger

Vice President, US Operations, Pacific Customs Brokers

Solomon Wong

Moderator

Solomon Wong

President & Chief Executive Officer, InterVISTAS Consulting

Session 2:

Financial Supports Available to B.C. Businesses

Hear directly from BDC, PacifiCan, and the Province of British Columbia on the financing, funding, advisory services, and business support programs available to help companies respond to tariff-related challenges and uncertainty.

Matthew Gillis

Matthew Gillis

Regional Director, Business Strategy Implementation, BDC

TBD

Representative

Pacific Economic Development Canada

TBD

Representative

Province of British Columbia

Solomon Wong

Moderator

Solomon Wong

President & Chief Executive Officer, InterVISTAS Consulting

Addittional panellists to be announced.

In partnership with:

World Trade Centre Vancouver Global Partners: