RKL and Pennsylvania Global Business Advisors proudly present:
Navigating the Global Marketplace: Insights into Imports, Tariffs, and Foreign Trade Zones

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Cork Factory Hotel, Main Ballroom
480 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA

Agenda
7:30 - 8:20 a.m. Registration, Hot Breakfast and Networking

8:20 - 8:30 a.m. Welcome 

8:30 - 9:40 a.m. Speaker Presentations
Our speakers include specialists focused on customs and tariffs, foreign and free trade zones, global trade documentation requirements, and international tax with more than 150 years of international trade management experience between them.

• Michael Ford, Tradebridge Consulting
• Randy Campbell, Foreign Trade Zone Representative
• Emmee Haun, Free Trade Zone Consultant
• Kirsten Deeds, RKL

9:40 - 10 a.m. Break

10 - 10:50 a.m. Navigating the Global Marketplace: Insights into Imports, Tariffs, and Foreign Trade Zones
Join us for a direct and engaging panel discussion with our speakers where we'll tackle the complexities of global tariffs, their impact on the global economy, and what this means for your business. Moderated by RKL Tax Partner Eric Wenger, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of foreign trade zones, discussing their benefits, challenges, and how you can strategically use them in your business model. The discussion will also cover the essentials of foreign exchange, exploring its impact on imports and exports and its central role in international business transactions. 

10:50 - 11 a.m. Wrap Up

11 - 11:30 a.m. Coffee and Connections
Engage with your peers and our panelists to discuss your challenges and opportunities and discuss any questions you may have. 

11:30 a.m. - Event concludes 

Event questions? Contact Kirsten Deeds, RKL or Wilfred Muskens, GBA.