UPDATED Global Trade Forecast: An Up-to-date Look at the State of International Trade

With 6 months under our belt, no doubt your head is still spinning trying to keep up with the changing landscape of International Trade. Let our experts give you their take!

What Tariffs and Policies are most pressing?

• When are those changes going into effect?
• What are the implications of those actions?
• How long are they active/valid/effective?

What do you need to know, based on historical evidence, to help out your business?

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Our Experts:

Brian Murphy, Esq.

Miller & Company P.C.

Brian Murphy, JD is a Partner at Miller & Company law firm and specializes in U.S. Customs import, export and foreign-trade zones law. He earned his JD from Santa Clara University School of Law and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Trade Council of Greater Kansas City.

Chance Pope

Sr Director International Business Development

Bestway International

Chance Pope has been in the logistics and transportation industry since 2008, specializing in freight forwarding and international logistics since 2011 with various roles and experiences from operations to management. In July 2024, he joined the team at Bestway International as Senior Director, International Business Development. With years of experience in global shipping and supply chain management, Chance focuses on creative, practical and effective solutions for clients and business growth.

Our Moderator:

John Addessi

Business Advisor

KS SBDC

John Addessi is a Business Advisor with Johnson County Community College's Kansas Small Business Development Center, assisting Kansas entrepreneurs in Johnson, Miami and Wyandotte counties to start and grow their businesses. He has consulted with over 1900 Kansas businesses and individuals as a KSBDC Consultant with both Washburn University and Johnson County Community College. John's focus is on job creation, access to capital and international trade - with a love of marketing, as well! He provides free, confidential, one-to-one consultation to current or prospective business owners on topics such as financing, business strategy and planning, marketing, e-commerce, international market research and business acquisition/transition. John also teaches entrepreneurship at JCCC as an adjunct instructor.

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