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USMCA: Unlocking the Benefits of Other FTAs
USMCA: Unlocking the Benefits of Other FTAs
September 10, 2025/
Unlocking the Benefits of FTAs!
With all of the changes happening in international trade, it’s important to know how free trade agreements (FTAs) work and how to use them correctly! In this webinar Star USA’s Michael D. Easton talks about three common scenarios for using FTAs, basic steps for each scenario, and troubleshooting, navigation, and tips and tricks for performing your responsibilities in these situations.
Quick Tip: Keep your records! If you don’t have records, there is a presumption of noncompliance.
Topics Include:
- What FTAs are and are not
- Reasons to use an FTA
- Tariffs under IEEPA
- Educating your supplier about FTAs
- Ensuring a certificate of origin is valid
- USMCA qualification methods
1 LCB/CCS/CES credit available until August 13, 2026.
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