In response to ECIA members and industry stakeholders, the Association’s Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) has established a working group to facilitate information sharing and impact mitigation strategies around tariff operations.
This group will address process and strategic concerns including: methods/ strategies for handling tariff charges; understanding different government regulatory frameworks; details about Free Trade Zones (FTZ); improving the duty drawback process; effectively communicating tariff charges; and addressing unique tariff challenges presented on supplier returns.
ECIA’s VP of industry practices, Christine Wolnik, said: “We have spent the past few weeks collecting and digesting the input from our members about the most impactful areas where we can help member companies prepare for and adjust to new tariff realities.” The Tariff Working Group will publish guidance documents, conduct webinars and meet with commerce department officials to confront challenges as they arise while the administration’s trade policy changes are implemented.
