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Trade Talks With APPA: Part 4

Originally aired on November 3, 2025

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Stay informed. Stay competitive. Stay ahead.

Welcome to Trade Talks With APPA, your go-to resource for understanding how global trade developments—and especially new and evolving tariff regulations—are impacting the pet products industry.

In our fourth update, Patrick O’Brien, Chief Marketing Officer of the American Pet Products Association (APPA), sits down with Rebecca Rizzuti, Head of Progressive Trade Consulting, to discuss:

  • The new trade deal between the US and China and its impact on the current tariff landscape.
    • Timelines we could expect
  • What the new trade deals with Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia and Thailand entail.
    • Will this explore future stability with new sourcing options? 
  • On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the use of IEEPA for reciprocal tariffs
    • How quickly should we expect a decision, and what is the potential timeline? 
  • Canada tariff updates 

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💬 Stay Engaged: Office Hours & Monthly Updates

To help our members stay ahead of changes, we’re launching a monthly cadence of Trade & Tariff updates:

  • Trade Talks Video Updates – Released the first week of each month, featuring key developments and expert interviews.
  • Trade Office Hours – Join our mid-month live Q&A sessions where members can ask questions and get real-time answers from trade professionals like Rebecca and other experts.

📅 Next Office Hours:  Wednesday, November 19, 2025,  at 3 PM ET

 

Questions? 

We want to hear from you if you have specific concerns about tariffs, trade negotiations, or supply chain risks. 
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Together, we’ll help the pet industry not just weather global trade changes—but lead through them. 

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