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Trade Talks With APPA: Part 3

Originally aired on October 1, 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 third 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:

  • Supreme Court Timelines
  • US Port Fees on Non-US Vessels – 10/14
  • Obtain reporting from your broker and track shipments.
  • Ensure contracts are updated to include post-entry services.
  • Prepare plans to manage potential refunds following the Supreme Court ruling.
  • New tariffs were announced by the President on Truth Social, which are explained.
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:

  • 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, October 15, 2025,  at 2 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. 
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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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