This session presented by Richard Wortman and Michele Lehat of GDLSK provides a comprehensive overview of recent tariff developments impacting the spice and food import sectors, with a focus on strategies to reduce duty exposure through strategic sourcing, tariff engineering, and a close examination of CBP’s substantial transformation test. In this presentation, experts reviewed the current legal framework governing substantial transformation. They also walked through practical examples relevant to food and spice products, and explored how proper application of this doctrine can lead to meaningful duty savings. Whether you're an importer or manage procurement, compliance, or logistics, this webinar will offer practical, actionable insights to help your business stay competitive in today’s evolving trade landscape.

In this timely webinar, which was presented on August 18, 2025, ASTA breaks down the latest developments, including updates on bilateral negotiations with Brazil, India, Vietnam, and others. This was presented by Shawn Marie Jarosz, the founder and chief trade strategist of TradeMoves, a cross-border trade advisory and strategy firm. Shawn was joined by Shannon Campagna, the President at Portfolio Strategies, who is working with ASTA on advocacy strategies on trade. This session addressed many questions from members about tariff rates, stacking, effective dates/grace periods, transshipments, and the status of ongoing negotiations.