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Webinar series: 5 Regions – 1 Trade Dialogue | North America: ICC Belgium, ICC Canada and ICC Mexico
3 June @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
5 REGIONS , 1 TRADE DIALOGUE | The impact of tariffs and trade agreements, specifically USMCA and CETA, on international business.
ICC Belgium, in collaboration with ICC Mexico and ICC Canada, is launching this webinar series to examine the impact of tariffs and trade agreements, specifically NAFTA and CETA, on international business.
This initiative seeks to bring together key stakeholders from the legal and business communities in Belgium, Mexico, and Canada to discuss challenges and opportunities arising from evolving trade policies.
This session is part of a broader series of five webinars organized by ICC Belgium, to explore trade challenges and opportunities across key regions including Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and North America.
What to Expect?
- Expert insights on tariff implications under USMCA & CETA
- Case studies featuring companies impacted by these trade agreements
- Opportunities for cross-border collaboration and advocacy
- Practical guidance for businesses impacted by the current trade policies
MODERATED BY Mr. Marco Schoups – Schoups Lawyers
4:30 pm – 4:35 pm | WELCOME & introductions
By Marco Schoups- SCHOUPS
4:35 pm – 4:45 pm | Bilateral Trade Trends: Belgium, Canada & Mexico
Analyse current trade flows and sectoral strengths
By Dennis Gijsbrechts, International Trade Analyst at Belgian foreign trade agency.
4:45 pm – 5:30 pm | Investment and Trade Policy Alignment
Discussion on how government policies, customs procedures, and Trade agreements like USMCA and CETA are evolving to support smoother trade and investment flows between our countries.
By Marcos Czacki, Legal Director, International Motors
Eduardo Diaz Gavito, Trade and Customs Partner, AGON
5:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Adapting International Contracts
- Use of Incoterms and Smart Clauses -practical advice on how to allocate risk and enhance clarity in contracts
- Managing Disputes Across Borders – what worked, lessons learned, key considerations for future contracts
- Credit insurance solutions
- Cultural and Policy Awareness in Negotiations – experiences how cultural misunderstandings or policy misinterpretations have impacted deal-making, and how businesses have adapted negotiation strategies across different markets.
By Marcos Czacki, Legal Director, International Motors
By Eduardo Diaz Gavito, Trade and Customs Partner, AGON
6:00 pm – 6:10 pm | Q&A
6:10 pm – 6:15 pm | Key takeaways and closing remarks
by Marco Schoups, SCHOUPS
When?
Tuesday 3 June
Time?
Belgium – 4:30 pm CET
Mexico City – 8:30 am CST
Toronto/Ottawa – 10:30 am EST
Where?
Online
Fee?
Free of charge for members of ICC Belgium, ICC Canada, ICC Mexico and Cancham
Free of charge for members/clients from the Belgian Foreign Trade Agency, Credendo, the FEB, Belgian Chambers and Schoups.
ICC Belgium members: Free of charge
non members: € 25
ICC Mexico members: free of charge
non members: $25
ICC Canada members: free of charge
non members € 25
CANCHAM members: free of charge
non-members € 25