Navigating US tariffs: contracts and Incoterms®
Join Austrade and guest speakers for an overview of contracts and Incoterms® and how they affect Australian exporters. International trade and customs experts explain why they matter and what to consider when exporting to the US and other markets.
About the event
Join Austrade's General Manager for Trade Jay Meek with industry experts for a briefing on the importance of export contracts and Incoterms® when navigating US tariffs.
Hear international trade and customs specialists explaining how they affect Australian exporters to all markets including the US.
Key topics
- Overview and importance of export contracts
- How Incoterms® relate to contracts
- Insights and considerations in response to US tariffs.
Who it's for
Australian companies looking to export to the US and other markets.
Speakers
Jay MeekAustrade's General Manager for Trade
Jay Meek is the General Manager for Trade at Austrade. He was formerly Austrade's General Manager of Strategy and Design, where he supported the development and implementation of Austrade’s vision and strategic direction.
Before joining Austrade, Jay was the Deputy Secretary of Trade Victoria in the Victorian Government where he managed 23 international offices and more than 200 staff.
Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts in Agriculture from the University of Adelaide. He has held a number of senior commercial and government positions in his career.
Andrew HudsonBoard Member, International Forwarders and Customs Brokers Association of Australia (IFCBAA)
Andrew Hudson is a partner at Rigby Cooke Lawyers, specialising in customs and trade. He has extensive expertise in international trade law and customs. He specialises in all areas of trade including trade conventions, dispute resolution, arbitration, trade financing, and contracts. He is a director and life member of IFCBAA, a director of the Export Council of Australia and an executive of the Food and Beverage Importers Association (FBIA) management committee. He also holds various advisory positions.
Mark ColemanDirector of International Customs and Logistics (ICAL)
With more than 30 years of international trade experience, Mark is an export expert.
Mark has both the practical and academic expertise necessary to educate exporters and importers on navigating the complexities of international trade and transportation.
He owns the Melbourne-based international freight forwarding and customs brokerage business International Customs and Logistics (ICAL).
