USMCA and Global Trade Agreements

We heard from the foremost expert on USMCA and NAFTA, Dan Ujczo of Dickinson Wright about the latest information and what to do next for your business in the Americas. You will not find a better articulation of the agreement anywhere.

In 1990 there we're 50 regional trade agreements (RTAs) in the world, and today there is about 300 and continuing to grow. And they're getting much deeper in their scope, far beyond tariffs.

This has implications for exporters. Here the discussion with Dan including Q&A HERE.

Dan discussed implications on Certificates of Origin and trade within the megaregion (Canada - USA - Mexico) and beyond. The new agreement is far more than a subtle change... it is a strong renovation, with greater than 40% of the agreement changed.

There are changes in anti-corruption, labor conditions, technology, patent protection, energy and more.

Most importantly Dan discussed the action required by exporters NOW to be ready for the final implementation of the trade agreement. Waiting and hoping is not an option... act today. And if you need help to know what to do next, let us know.

Agenda

00:00 – Multi-Metro Globinar begins

• Dan Ujczo - Practice Group Chair, International & Regional Practices at Dickinson Wright

00:30 – Q&A Session

01:00 - End

Speakers Bio

Daniel Ujczo - Practice Group Chair, International & Regional Practices at Dickinson Wright PLLC. Dan is an international trade and customs lawyer who specializes in Canada-United States matters. In addition to his legal practice, Dan has responsibility for coordinating the firm’s innovative Canada-US Platform where he collaborates with more than 400 Dickinson Wright attorneys who regularly assist businesses that have cross-border issues such as customs and compliance, corporate structuring, M&A, taxation, business immigration, intellectual property protection, and financial incentives. Dan also provides public policy counsel to governmental officials and corporate leaders in areas of regulatory cooperation, border security, economic development, labor mobility, corporate social responsibility, and public-private-partnerships. A US-licensed lawyer, Dan is one of the few individuals that has served in the US and Canadian governments, private practice, and academia. Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Dan served as an officer in Canada’s foreign ministry where he was responsible for coordinating a network of government departments and Canada-US industry associations toward improving North America’s borders and ports-of-entry. Dan also served as a liaison between government officials in Canada and the US, as well as routinely assisted companies in dealings with Canada-US regulatory agencies.

Moderator: Doug Bruhnke - Founder/CEO of Global Chamber®. Doug is an international entrepreneur, speaker and investor dedicated to helping members of Global Chamber® reach new markets across metros and borders more successfully. He is a two-time expat with Dupont in Tokyo and Singapore with over 30 years of global business experience in nearly all countries and segments. Doug is a regional advisor for U.S. Global Leadership Coalition and a member of collaborating international groups including the Arizona District Export Council. He has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Utah and an EMBA from Michigan State University.