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Trade Talks With APPA: Navigating Tariffs in a Changing Global Landscape

Originally aired on August 4, 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 this inaugural video, 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:

  • What happened after the August 1st reciprocal tariff deadline
  • What the new 40% transshipment penalty means for your supply chain
  • How small to mid-sized pet brands can mitigate risk and stay competitive
  • What trusted online resources she looks to 

Whether you're a manufacturer, retailer, or distributor, these insights will help you navigate the evolving trade landscape with more confidence and clarity.

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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:

  • Tariff Talks Video Updates – Released the first week of each month, featuring key developments and expert interviews.
  • Tariff 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, August 6, 2025, at 3 PM ET

Your Resource Center 

Looking for the latest announcements, tariff updates, or policy summaries? Visit the Advocacy section of the APPA website for real-time information, compliance tools, and member resources.

Questions? 

We want to hear from you if you have specific concerns about tariffs, trade negotiations, or supply chain risks. 
Contact us here


Together, we’ll help the pet industry not just weather global trade changes—but lead through them.