CUSMA compliance workshop: Avoiding the U.S. tariff trap

A half-day, in-person workshop in Windsor-Essex helping regional companies and exporters avoid unnecessary U.S. tariffs and duty risk.

Canadian exporters are navigating an increasingly complex U.S. tariff and compliance environment, often absorbing unnecessary duties that erode margins and limit growth.

This complimentary, in-person CUSMA Compliance Workshop equips businesses with the practical knowledge needed to qualify goods correctly, reduce duty risk, and protect U.S. market access.

Delivered in partnership with the Toronto Region Board of Trade and Invest WindsorEssex and led by trade and customs experts, the session breaks down CUSMA rules of origin, product classification, certification requirements, and audit readiness in clear, business-focused terms, with real-world supply chain examples.

Why attend:

Participants will leave with actionable steps they can apply immediately, and the option to book confidential one-on-one clinics with supply-chain advisors and trade and customs professionals to address company-specific compliance and margin challenges. You will learn:

• How to determine whether your products truly qualify under CUSMA Rules of Origin
• Common classification and certification errors that lead to unnecessary duties
• Practical strategies to protect margins amid ongoing tariff volatility
• What U.S. customs authorities look for in audits—and how to prepare
• When and how to engage legal, brokerage, or supply-chain expertise to reduce risk

Who should attend:

Small and medium-sized business owners, leaders, and CEOs. 
Operations and logistics managers, customs and compliance teams, finance and accounting leads, and anyone responsible for North American shipping documentation.