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Training
Virtual
Navigating the Shifting Tariff Landscape: What Exporters Need to Know
March 6, 2025
Trade policies and tariffs are constantly evolving, impacting global supply chains, pricing strategies, and market access. As an exporter, staying informed is crucial to maintaining a competitive edge and mitigating risks. Our speaker, Ned Steiner, will unpack the latest tariff updates and explore their implications for Virginia businesses.
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Export Guide
Policy Updates
Strategies to Mitigate Increased Tariffs
February 13, 2025
This guide outlines several strategies for businesses to manage and mitigate the impact of increased tariffs on imported goods. The guide covers three main approaches: avoiding tariffs, mitigating tariffs, and recovering paid tariffs.
Training
Virtual
Unlocking Global Markets: Using Customer Insights to Inform New Markets
February 11, 2025
To succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace, businesses must go beyond surface-level knowledge of new markets. They need to deeply understand the cultural nuances, behavioral trends, and decision-making processes of their target audiences. This webinar will explore how digital ethnography and market research can serve as powerful tools to uncover these insights, empowering companies to build meaningful connections with customers and communities around the world.
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Training
Virtual
Navigating AUKUS: Unlocking Opportunities in the Australian Defense Market
January 28, 2025
Join VEDP - International Trade for an insightful webinar featuring Sarah Pavillard, CEO of ADROITA, as she dives into the opportunities created by the AUKUS agreement for Virginia businesses. Sarah will unpack the groundbreaking security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States and its implications for U.S. businesses.
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Export Guide
Port of Virginia Incentives and Tax Credits
January 15, 2025
This guide provides an overview of the following grants provided by the Port of Virginia: the Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development (EID) Grant, the Virginia Port Volume Increase Grant Program (PVI Grant), the Virginia Barge and Rail Usage Grant Program (BRU Grant), and the International Trade Facility Grant Program (ITF Grant).
Export Guide
Export Regulations
January 15, 2025
All U.S. exports are regulated by the U.S. Federal Government. To comply with federal law, your company must determine which government agency has jurisdiction over its exports. The two most important export control laws are: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (U.S. Department of Commerce) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (U.S. Department of State).