Tariff Stacking, Section 232 Updates & Practical Strategies for Today’s Importers. In April 2025, sweeping tariff actions reshaped global trade. For many importers, the complexity hasn’t slowed down since. Tariff stacking, evolving Section 232 measures, and overlapping duty programs are…
Using AI in Global Trade
Using AI in Global Trade
Smarter Strategies for International Growth!
Love it or hate it, AI (artificial intelligence) is here to stay – and it’s already making waves in global trade. In this webinar Melissa Merkle from Star USA and Lawrence Jones, Trade Advisor with the Miami Valley Small Business Development Center, explore how AI is being used today, what it means for your business, and how to make it work for you.
From real-world applications to future possibilities, they explored how AI is shaping everything from compliance to customer service and how you can tap into tools and resources, like those offered by Small Business Development Centers, to stay ahead of the curve.
Quick Tip: Feeling overwhelmed at the idea of bringing AI into your business? Programs like the Ohio Export Internship Program (or a similar program in your state) can connect you with skilled students from top Ohio universities who are eager to help implement innovative solutions – including AI tools.
Topics Include:
- The inevitability of AI adoption
- Ways to use AI in global trade operations
- Open versus closed AI – benefits, risks, and possibilities
- Building AI capacity in your business
- Continuous learning: What you need to know and where to learn more


1 LCB/CCS/CES Credit Available until May 8, 2026.
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