WEBINAR
Prepare for U.S. Tariffs: UK and EU Strategies
- DateMarch 26, 2025
- Time11:00 AM EDT
- Duration1 hour
About this Webinar
Global trade is evolving, and new tariffs are on the horizon. With potential global tariffs impacting UK and EU trade, businesses must act now to safeguard their supply chains and mitigate costs. Join international trade experts Gavin Everson and Dave Merritt as they break down the impact of upcoming tariff changes on your imports and exports. Gain insights into duty waiver options and discover strategies for supply chain resilience.
Subjects covered in this session:
- Tariff impact on UK trade
- Import/export challenges
- Duty waivers: processing, zones, warehousing, FTAs
- Sourcing strategies: diversification, nearshoring, negotiations
- Compliance and recordkeeping
- Compliance challenges in tariff mitigation
Get expert advice to make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
Who Should Attend?
This session is essential for UK and EU importers, exporters, trade compliance professionals, and individuals in the oil, energy, and automotive industries navigating global tariff uncertainty.
Register for this webinarOur experts
David Merritt: Director, Global Trade Consulting, Europe & Asia
David Merritt has over 58 years of international trade compliance experience with a broad understanding of the global trade environment. He has developed expertise in the applicability of customs and export controls for global organizations.
David has completed compliance related assessments, audits and due diligence reviews throughout the EMEA region, as well as providing reviews, advice and training to major multinational companies on logistics, import and export control policies, regulations and licensing procedures.
He has addressed the World Customs Organization, the Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA), chaired a panel of regulatory specialists at the Advanced Forum on Global Customs Compliance, addressed the ICPA on changes in European Legislation, and is currently supporting the UK government's Free Trade discussions.
Gavin Everson: Director, Global Trade Consulting, Europe & Asia
As Director, Global Trade Consulting, Gavin focuses on delivering targeted and timely compliance and cost reduction solutions to Livingston’s clients.
He has 40 years of experience in operations and consulting, specializing in customs, logistics, process improvements, and submissions to customs authorities. Gavin’s expertise covers business transformation, customs audit support, and the leveraging of trade agreements and duty minimization regimes.
Gavin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Exeter and is a Six Sigma Black Belt. He is a member of the ICPA, the UK CPG, a Chartered Member of the UK Institute of Logistics and a regular conference speaker.
David Copeland: Director, Product Management & Marketing
As Director, Product Management & Marketing, David is responsible for increasing Livingston’s brand awareness in the UK and developing Livingston’s UK clearance technology.
David recently joined Livingston and brings to the role over 20 years’ experience in product and marketing, which has given him valuable experience in customer and segment management. David’s areas of expertise are product, marketing, design, and digital transformation, and he is skilled in business development, AI, product operating models and project management.
David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, Inbound Marketing & Marketing Mix Modeling, and is a seasoned moderator and speaker at global events.