Foreign Trade Zone Seminar

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Foreign Trade Zone Seminar: Understanding Trade Disruption & Tariffs

The Industry Business Council invites business leaders, importers, exporters, manufacturers, logistics professionals, and supply chain managers to attend a timely and informative Foreign Trade Zone Seminar on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Pacific Palms Resort. The luncheon seminar will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM and will feature internationally recognized trade expert Thomas Cook, Managing Director of Blue Tiger International.  

As global trade continues to shift amid new tariffs, supply chain disruption, and evolving customs enforcement, this seminar will provide attendees with practical strategies and critical updates affecting international commerce. A major focus of the presentation will be the latest developments surrounding IEEPA tariff refunds and how companies may be able to recover significant costs tied to recent tariff actions. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the refund process, upcoming tariff changes, and strategies businesses can implement now to reduce financial exposure and improve supply chain resilience.  

What You’ll Learn:
• Updates on IEEPA tariff refunds and potential recovery opportunities
• New and forthcoming tariff changes impacting global trade
• Practical strategies to reduce tariff costs and supply chain disruption
• How CBP enforcement and compliance practices are changing
• Best practices for importers, exporters, and logistics companies
• Solutions to help businesses remain competitive in uncertain trade environments

The featured presentation will be led by Thomas Cook, a respected leader in global trade and supply chain management with more than 35 years of international experience. Cook serves as Managing Director of Blue Tiger International and has advised companies worldwide on trade compliance, logistics, purchasing, and supply chain operations. He currently serves on the board of the National Association of District Export Councils and is Director of the National Institute of World Trade.  

This seminar is designed to help businesses better understand the current trade landscape while providing actionable solutions to remain competitive and resilient in an increasingly complex global market.

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