U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on IEEPA and Tariffs
Following today’s landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States on the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs, the International Trade Institute has issued the following statement. IEEPA is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1977 that allows the President of the United States to regulate certain […]
Incoterms® Who’s Responsible for What?
Incoterms® Who’s Responsible for What? “Wait… I thought my supplier was handling that.” Sound familiar? Incoterms® (International Commercial Terms) define who’s responsible for what in a trade transaction – costs, risk, transport, insurance, even customs clearance. Here’s a quick cheat sheet for some of the most common terms: EXW – Ex Works The buyer does […]
2025 Global Trade Insights Conference: “Classification – Key to Global Trade”
International Trade Institute is proud to present with a powerhouse panel at the 2025 Global Trade Insights Conference: “Classification – Key to Global Trade” Join Fiona Luciani, Nicolas Urien, Richard Loomans ( 理查德) MCIEx Loomans, and Michael Lux as they explore how the Harmonized System (HS) is driving compliance, enabling ESG enforcement, and anchoring consistency […]
Global Trade Ambassador: Francisco Gutiérrez
Building Confidence and Expertise in an Unpredictable World In today’s fast-evolving regulatory and geopolitical landscape, the need for trusted, informed trade professionals is more critical than ever. With years of experience in Global Trade Control, Francisco is a rising force in the field; blending insight, structure, and a deep commitment to best practice in international […]
Global Trade Ambassador, Tessa Smit
Customs Department Manager, Hendrick European In the world of international logistics, where regulations shift daily and cross-border operations depend on absolute precision, professionals like Tessa Smit are the steady hands that keep goods moving. As the Customs Department Manager at Hendrick European, Tessa oversees one of the most complex and high-risk areas in global trade: […]
Global Trade Ambassador, Sachin Mathapati
At the International Trade Institute, we’re proud to showcase professionals who are driving best practice and innovation in global trade. This month, we feature Sachin Mathapati, Global Trade Compliance Manager for Shell’s Technology division, whose career reflects both strategic thinking and lifelong learning. Navigating a Complex Global Landscape As part of Shell’s Technology division, Sachin […]
Global Trade Ambassador, David Murray
At the International Trade Institute, we’re proud to spotlight professionals who are shaping the future of trade compliance and governance. This month, we caught up with David Murray, Head of International Trade Compliance & Governance at An Post, Ireland’s national postal and logistics service provider. Leading Compliance in a Dynamic Trade Landscape David oversees An […]
US Tariff Measures: What Importers Need to Know in 2025
The trade landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, and United States tariff policy continues to be one of the most dynamic areas of international trade. In our recent webinar, we explored the evolution of US tariff measures, their legal underpinnings, and what businesses can do to stay compliant while mitigating risk. The Tariff Legacy: […]
US Tariffs and Global Policies Update
Join us for a timely discussion on US trade & tariff policies! We are delighted to be joined by two global thought leaders in international trade, Kolja Mendel and Mollie Sitkowski, for a live panel discussion exploring the latest global trade and tariff policies and what they mean for international traders. Date: 2 […]
Information session on the Professional Diploma in International Trade Compliance
On 26 November 2021 we held an information session to introduce prospective students for our January 2022 intake to the programme, our Faculty, International Board of Advisors and Management Team. The recording of this event is available here.