WITA Webinars

As governments increasingly rely on tariffs, customs measures, and regulatory tools for economic and national security goals, viewers joined our WITA webinar for a 10,000-foot view of the shifting customs landscape. This includes the Administration’s recent customs Executive Order and the broader shift from compliance toward enforcement and implementation. Our speakers unpacked evolving agency rol...

At this WITA Zoom webinar, our speakers discussed how AI‑enabled digital trade platforms are expanding global market access for U.S. businesses, how AI is lowering barriers to exporting and transforming supply chains—and why digital trade, technology investment, and smart trade policy are critical to U.S. exports and job creation. Featured Remarks: Bill Guidera , Deputy Under Secretary for Innovat...

On Thursday, May 28, WITA convened the agriculture community from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to discuss how USMCA is working in practice, key challenges, and priorities as the review process continues. Featured Speakers: John Bode , President & CEO, Corn Refiners Association Joseph Glauber, Research Fellow Emeritus, International Food Policy Research Institute Sergio Gómez Lora , CEO, Mexico...

At this Zoom event, speakers discussed the importance of the U.S. – Mexico -Canada Agreement to the U.S. automotive sector.  How has the Agreement succeeded in meeting its goals of driving greater investment in manufacturing and jobs in the U.S.? What has it meant for employment across the sector, and in bringing automotive supply chains back to the region.  Speakers will also discuss where improv...

On April 2nd, 2025 President Trump Announced his “Liberation Day” Tariffs and to paraphrase Hamilton (the musical, not the statesman) the world of trade turned upside-down. This webinar, WITA welcomed back the Trade Reporters to discuss this monumental year in trade. Featured Speakers: Shawn Donnan , Senior Writer, Bloomberg David Lynch , Global Economics Correspondent, The Washington Post Ana Swa...

Thank you for joining WITA for a unique pop-up industry briefing live streamed from the World Trade Organization’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Featured Speakers Live in Yaoundé: Alice Slayton Clark , Senior VP of Trade, Investment and Digital Policy, United States Council for International Business Isabelle Icso , Executive Director, International Policy, U.S. Chamber...

Thank you for joining WITA International for this virtual panel during the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) European Conference on Tuesday, March 24 at 9:30 AM ET / 2:30 PM CET which discussed “The European Approach to Dealing with Trade Uncertainty.” Experts discussed developments in European trade policy and regulatory trends that shape the global business environment. Featured Speakers: W...

As WTO Members prepare for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon this March, WITA International hosted a global webinar series: WTO Matters. The series explored the core functions of the WTO, reforms needed to keep the institution effective and relevant, and the key policy issues shaping debates. The WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference (MC 14) takes place in Cameroon from March 26 to 29...

As WTO Members prepare for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon this March, WITA International is hosting a new global webinar series:  WTO Matters . The series explores the core functions of the WTO, reforms needed to keep the institution effective and relevant, and the key policy issues shaping debates. The March 5th discussion initiated conversation of how the WTO can help promote...

Featured Speakers:Roberto Azevêdo, President, 9G Consulting; former Director-General, World Trade OrganizationModerator: Angela Ellard, Senior Advisor (non-resident), Center for Strategic and International Studies; former Deputy Director-General, World Trade Organization

As WTO Members prepare for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon this March, WITA International is hosting a new global webinar series:  WTO Matters . The series explores the core functions of the WTO, reforms needed to keep the institution effective and relevant, and the key policy issues shaping debates. At this session, we will discuss the relevance of the WTO’s core principle of M...

As WTO Members prepare for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon this March, WITA International has launched a new global webinar series:  WTO Matters . The series explores the core functions of the WTO, reforms needed to keep the institution effective and relevant, and the key policy issues shaping debates. The February 13 webinar continues our conversation on reform and features per...

As WTO Members prepare for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon this March, WITA International launched a new global webinar series:  WTO Matters . The series explores the core functions of the WTO, reforms needed to keep the institution effective and relevant, and the key policy issues shaping debates. As part of this series, WITA will host two events with Ambassadors from around th...

As WTO Members prepare for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon this March, WITA International is launching a new global webinar series: WTO Matters. The series will explore the core functions of the WTO, reforms needed to keep the institution effective and relevant, and the key policy issues shaping debates. In this first event in WITA’s WTO Matters Series, discussed fundamental pri...

This webinar kicked off our USMCA Review Series programming for 2026, building off the launch of the series in 2025. We looked at what we’ve learned so far from the USTR hearings and stakeholder engagement, how key sectors are positioning themselves ahead of the review, and what the review process could mean for companies, consumers, workers, and the North American economy.  Featured Speakers: Eve...

This event was recorded on January 12, 2026 at 10am. Fusion & Flying Cars. Deaths From Despair. Blended Reality. AI Cyber War. Super Human. WITA is pleased to have hosted noted futurist Robert Moran of Brunswick Group to discuss 20 notable global trends and risks for 2026 Featured Speakers: Robert Moran,  Partner, Brunswick Group Moderator: Rachel Rizzo , Senior Fellow, Strategic Studies Progr...