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Training
In-Person
Foreign Military Sales & Foreign Military Financing for Defense Exporters
October 28, 2025
Join VEDP - International Trade and Fairchild Fisk Giroux (FFG) for a 3-day seminar on International Acquisition and Life-Cycle Management Participants, Processes, and Engagement Strategies utilizing the Foreign Military Sales, Foreign Military Financing, Building Partner Capacity, and Direct Commercial Sales Programs.
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Training
In-Person
Trade Pulse: Global Challenges, Strategic Solutions
October 21, 2025
The world of trade is shifting fast — tariffs, supply chain disruptions, new policies, and emerging markets are rewriting the rules of global business. The companies that will thrive are the ones who can anticipate change, adapt quickly, and seize new opportunities.
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Training
Virtual
Securing Global Trade: CMMC and the Federal Cybersecurity Landscape
October 8, 2025
In today’s global economy, cybersecurity isn’t optional—it’s a critical pillar of trust, risk management, and sustainable growth. For U.S. exporters and contractors in defense, aerospace, and technology, complying with federal cybersecurity standards is no longer a future requirement—it’s happening now.
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Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
October 6, 2025
In 2025, the United States has imposed or threatened to impose tariffs on a number of goods coming from all over the World. Over the past quarter, several U.S. courts have argued that tariffs used under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unconstitutional, with the U.S. Supreme Court most recently stating that they would review this issue in November. The U.S. also invoked section 232 of the Trade Act of 1974 to levy new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, timber/lumber products, and heavy trucks and their parts and initiated new investigations on wind turbines, PPE and medical products, and robotics and related products. In the meantime, the U.S. has increased its reciprocal tariffs, negotiated trade deals with the EU and Japan, and sharply increased its tariffs on India and Brazil. Moreover, there have been changes in the tariff rates on steel and aluminum derivatives and copper products, and de minimis entry has been eliminated in its entirety.
Industry Reports
Africa
Country Profile: Tanzania
September 5, 2025
Tanzania’s economy presents a robust and favorable environment for Virginia exporters. Strong macroeconomic fundamentals, pro-business reforms, a young and rapidly urbanizing population, and a national development agenda prioritizing infrastructure and industrialization create a supportive context for investment. The country’s real GDP growth was 5.5% in 2024, is projected to reach 6.0% in 2025, and is coupled with low inflation of 3.2% (April 2025), creating a favorable investment climate. Policy reforms have restored international confidence, unlocking funding for large-scale projects that drive demand for U.S. and Virginia-made capital goods. Key sectors like construction, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, mining, and healthcare offer significant, high-growth export opportunities that align with Virginia’s industrial strengths.
Industry Reports
Latin and South America
Country Profile: Peru
September 5, 2025
Despite ongoing trade tensions, Peru’s economy is projected to grow by 3.1% in 2025, driven by record-high terms of trade, stronger business confidence, and the development of new copper mining projects. Peru’s Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) with the United States has eliminated tariffs on most goods, improving market access for Peruvian exports such as minerals, agricultural products, and textiles, while also providing U.S. companies with better opportunities to invest and operate in Peru. The market is further enhanced by free trade zones, which offer tax incentives, streamlined customs procedures, and access to modern infrastructure, lowering operational costs and facilitating efficient logistics. Target sectors that present strong market opportunities for Virginia exporters in Peru include infrastructure development, medical devices, mining equipment and machinery, safety and security, processed food, and ICT and cybersecurity.