2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Understanding How TARIFFS Affect Global Trade Dynamics And International Business Practices
July 8, 2025
08:00 AM PDT | 11:00 AM EDT
2 Hours
306419
Group Attendees: Any number of participants
Recorded Version: Unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)
In today's interconnected global economy, tariffs play a pivotal role in shaping trade dynamics, impacting everything from pricing and supply chains to strategic business decisions.
Whether you're a business leader, trade professional, or policy analyst, understanding how tariffs influence international commerce is essential for navigating the complexities of global markets.This dynamic 2-hour virtual seminar will break down the mechanics of tariffs who imposes them, why, and how they ripple through industries and economies. Join us to gain actionable insights into the real-world implications of tariffs, uncover strategic responses businesses can take, and learn how to position your organization competitively in a tariff-influenced global landscape.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Introduction to Tariffs and Global Trade
- Definition and types of tariffs (ad valorem, specific, compound)
- Historical context and evolution of tariff use
- Key global trade organizations (WTO, regional trade blocs)
- The Economic and Political Motivations Behind Tariffs
- Protectionism vs. free trade
- Revenue generation, political leverage, and economic strategy
- Recent global developments and major tariff disputes
- Tariff Impacts on International Business
- Cost structures, pricing, and profitability
- Supply chain disruptions and reconfigurations
- Strategic sourcing and market diversification
- Industry Case Studies and Global Hotspots
- U.S. China trade war and its ripple effects
- Impact on technology, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors
- European Union trade strategies and responses
- Business Strategies to Navigate Tariff Environments
- Tariff engineering and classification planning
- Use of free trade agreements (FTAs) and trade zones
- Risk management, scenario planning, and cost mitigation
- Looking Ahead: The Future of Global Trade Policy
- Emerging trends in tariff policy and trade negotiations
- Role of AI and digital trade in reshaping borders
- Practical tools for staying informed and agile in trade strategy
- Q&A and Participant Insights
- Open discussion and problem-solving session
- Sharing of challenges and best practices from participants
How about gaining a greater understanding of the key industries and markets affected by recent tariff shifts?
What about gaining some insights into developing strategic approaches for managing tariff exposure?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, come laugh, listen and learn as Chris DeVany takes us through answering these and helping you improve performance!
Who Will Benefit:
- All
Chris DeVany is the founder and president of Pinnacle Performance Improvement Worldwide, a firm which focuses on management and organization development. Pinnacle's clients include global organizations such as Visa International, Cadence Design Systems, Coca Cola, Sprint, Microsoft, Aviva Insurance, Schlumberger and over 500 other organizations in 22 countries. He also has consulted to government agencies from the United States, the Royal Government of Saudi Arabia, Canada, Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom.
He has published numerous articles in the fields of surviving mergers and acquisitions, surviving change, project management, management, sales, team-building, leadership, ethics, customer service, diversity and work-life balance, in publications ranging from ASTD/Performance In Practice to Customer Service Management. His book, "90 Days to a High-Performance Team", published by McGraw Hill and often accompanied by in-person, facilitated instruction, has helped and continues to help thousands of executives, managers and team leaders improve performance.
He has appeared hundreds of times on radio and television interview programs to discuss mergers and acquisitions (how to manage and survive them), project management, sales, customer service, effective workplace communication, management, handling rapid personal and organizational change and other topical business issues.
He has served or is currently serving as a board member of the International Association of Facilitators, Sales and Marketing Executives International, American Management Association, American Society of Training and Development, Institute of Management Consultants, American Society of Association Executives, Meeting Professionals International and National Speakers Association. Chris is an award-winning Toastmaster's International Competition speaker. He recently participated in the Fortune 500 Annual Management Forum as a speaker, panelist and seminar leader.
Chris has distinguished himself professionally by serving multiple corporations as manager and trainer of sales, operations, project management, IT, customer service and marketing professionals. Included among those business leaders are Prudential Insurance, Sprint, BayBank (now part of Bank of America), US Health Care and Marriott Corporation.
He has assisted these organizations in mergers and acquisitions, facilitating post-merger and acquisition integration, developing project management, sales, customer service and marketing strategies, organizing inbound and outbound call center programs, training and development of management and new hires, and fostering corporate growth through creative change and innovation initiatives.
Chris holds degrees in management studies and organizational behavior from Boston University. He has traveled to 22 countries and 47 states in the course of his career.