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expertXchange Webinar: Navigating Global Trade Complexities in Pharma

Date:
August 13th 2025

Location:
Online Webinar

Navigating Global Trade Complexities in Pharma: Tariffs, VAT, and Free Trade Zones Explained.

As life science companies expand globally, understanding how to manage trade compliance and optimize international supply chains is more critical than ever. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of tariffs, value-added tax (VAT), and free trade zones (FTZs).

Date: Wednesday 13th August 2025
Time: 8am PT | 11am EDT | 4pm GMT | 5pm CEST 
Speakers: Zach Rupert and Gavin Morgan

Attendees will gain actionable insights on how to navigate evolving global trade rules, reduce costs, and ensure compliance when moving drug products, clinical trial materials, and approved commercial products across borders. 

Key Learning Points:

  • Understand the impact of tariffs and VAT on pharmaceutical products and biologics across key global markets (e.g., US, Europe, RoW).
  • Learn how free trade zones (FTZs) and custom warehouses can be leveraged for cost efficiency and supply chain agility.
  • Identify key regulatory considerations for import/export of clinical trial materials, APIs, and combination products.
  • Explore risk mitigation strategies for customs audits, classification errors, and documentation gaps.
  • Gain practical tips for managing your global supply chain.

Whether you’re involved in supply chain, finance, regulatory, or manufacturing operations, this session will equip you with the tools to make informed, strategic decisions in a complex trade environment.