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ISM-Rochester Lunch & Learn Webinar: Expectations in International Trade
How will supply chains be impacted in 2025, not only by a second Trump administration but by a rapidly shifting landscape in the Middle East and Russia/Ukraine? Will changes in interest rates make it easier or more difficult for US companies to grow? From de minimis to USMCA, what are the realities of tariff changes, and how to mitigate their impact? Join Thomas Cook of Blue Tiger International, trade and compliance expert and strategic partner of the Department of Commerce, to learn how to navigate the turbulence in 2025 and emerge a winner.
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Date
May 6, 2025
Time
12 PM - 1 PM ET
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Presenters
Tom is Managing Director of Blue Tiger International (bluetigerintl.com), an international business consultancy advising on supply chain management, trade compliance, purchasing, trade and disruption management, global business and logistics. Tom was former CEO of American River International in NY and Apex Global Logistics Supply Chain Operation in LA. Tom has over 35 years’ experience in assisting companies all over the world manage their import and export operations. He is a member of the NY District Export Council and serves on the board of directors of the National Association of District Export Councils (NADEC). Tom is also the Director of the National Institute of World Trade (niwt.org), a 30-year-old educational and training organization, based in NY. Both Blue Tiger International and the National Institute of World Trade are strategic partners of the Department of Commerce.
Tom has authored over 20 books on global trade and is finalizing a nine-book series titled “The Global Warrior: Advancing on the Necessary Skill Sets to Compete Effectively in Global Trade.”