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calendar    May 07, 2025

[Webinar] Unpacking Tariffs: What Pet Businesses Need to Know

As global trade dynamics shift and tariffs reshape the cost landscape, the pet industry is at a critical crossroads. From pet food and toys to animal health products and companion animals, businesses face mounting pressures tied to tariff increases, import disruptions, and rising production costs. In this timely and essential webinar, three industry experts - Dan Swartz (Crowe LLP), Rebecca Rizzuti (Progressive Trade Consulting), and Mike Bober (Government Affairs Expert) - will provide clear, actionable insights into the current state of U.S. tariffs and what it means for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and suppliers across the pet sector.

 What You’ll Learn:  

  • The latest developments in U.S. tariff policy and how they impact the pet retail supply chain
  • Compliance and risk mitigation strategies from a licensed customs broker and international trade expert
  • Key advocacy efforts and policy updates shaping the future of trade regulations in the pet industry
  • Practical advice on managing sourcing, costs, and global logistics amid tariff volatility 

Whether you're a manufacturer, distributor, or retail leader, staying ahead of trade regulations is essential for protecting margins and planning for growth. Join us for this eye-opening session and leave better equipped to navigate today’s trade challenges — and tomorrow’s opportunities — with confidence. Just as COVID forced many companies to assess their supply chain, so too does the heightened focus on tariffs today remind us to apply industry-leading practices and the importance of understanding supply chains end-to-end.

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