2026 Regulatory Workshop - Emerging Trade Policy and Due Diligence Requirements
Explore evolving trade policies, enhanced customs enforcement priorities and emerging due diligence requirements in herb and spice supply chains.
This session discussion included Eric Batt with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of the Commissioner, Trade Relations , Shawn Marie Jarosz with TradeMoves LLC, and Felicia M. Pullam with the National Foreign Trade Council.
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