2-Hour Virtual Seminar on Tariffs & Beyond: Future of Global Trade Dynamics and International Business Practices
Chris DeVany
Live: One Dial-in One Attendee
Corporate Live: Any number of participants
Recorded: Access recorded version, only for one participant unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)
Corporate Recorded: Access recorded version, Any number of participants unlimited viewing for 6 months ( Access information will be emailed 24 hours after the completion of live webinar)
As global trade undergoes seismic shifts driven by tariffs, digitalization, reshoring, and geopolitical tensions, the rules of international business are being rewritten.
This forward-looking seminar explores what lies beyond traditional trade barriers, offering insight into the future of global commerce. Discover how companies can stay competitive amid changing trade alliances, regional blocs, technological disruptions, and evolving regulatory landscapes. Whether you are a business leader, policymaker, or strategist, this session equips you with the foresight and tools to thrive in a rapidly transforming trade environment.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Evolution of Global Trade Policy: From Tariffs to Tech-Driven Regulations
- Rise of Regional Trade Blocs: USMCA, RCEP, African Continental Free Trade Area
- Digital Trade Agreements and the Future of Cross-Border eCommerce
- Geopolitics and Trade Realignment: China, India, EU, US Relations
- ESG Standards and Sustainability in International Supply Chains
- AI, Blockchain, and Automation in Trade and Customs Processes
- De-risking Global Trade: Nearshoring, Friendshoring, and Dual Sourcing
- Navigating Sanctions, Export Controls, and Political Risk
- Future of WTO, Trade Dispute Mechanisms, and Global Trade Governance
- Case Examples: Semiconductor Supply Chain, Energy Exports, Pharma
- Strategic Planning: Tools and Frameworks for Trade-Resilient Businesses
How about exploring how geopolitical shifts are reshaping trade routes and partnerships?
What about gaining tools to reimagine global sourcing, logistics and partnerships?
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
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.