Tariffs: Hoping for the Best, Planning for the Worst

The United States is preparing for a presidential transition that could change the way tariffs are used with international trading partners. Questions abound, and the answers won't be clear until legislation is introduced, debated, amended, and passed. But, we have been here before, and Lui Simpson, EVP, Global Policy with the Association of American Publishers (AAP), will join this Lunch & Learn to talk about both history and what might follow as the next administration takes office.

Topics to be covered in this conversation include:

• The process that led to the imposition of the tariffs
• The book publishing-related HTS codes covered, the exempted lines, and the suspended tariffs
• Status of the litigation challenging the tariffs; and
• Possible actions the incoming administration may take

If you're an industry executive looking at the impact of tariffs on costs and pricing decisions, a production executive looking to source capacity from any of the markets likely to be targeted for tariffs, or a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer trying to understand how trade policy may affect your organization, this webinar will provide valuable insight into what is already in place, how tariffs might change, and the potential timelines for shifts in policy.

Meet Our Presenter

Lui Simpson is Executive Vice President, Global Policy for the Association of American Publishers. In this role, she directs the association’s engagement with the U.S. and foreign governments on copyright, technology, and international trade policy issues, provides analysis and guidance for the association and members on a variety of policy initiatives, and manages the association’s content protection programs in key Asian markets. Lui also serves as AAP’s representative to several domestic and international industry coalitions in pursuing shared policy concerns.

Prior to joining AAP, Lui was Senior Counsel for Intellectual Property Policy at the Entertainment Software Association, where she was responsible for developing and guiding the video game industry association’s work in the areas of copyright and international trade policy. Additionally, Lui has also worked as a consultant to a USAID-funded development project in the Philippines and as a litigator.

Lui holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law and a Master of Laws degree in International and Comparative Law from Temple University Beasley School of Law. She is admitted to the New York State Bar.

BISG Supply Chain Lunch & Learns

If you have any specific questions you'd like us to cover in this Lunch & Learn, you may send them in advance to info@bisg.org. Lunch & Learns are always highly interactive, so you'll have a chance to contribute at the session even if you don't send a question in advance. To allow participants to speak—and not just type questions—these sessions are conducted in a Zoom meeting (rather than webinar) format. Please take a moment to ensure that your microphone is muted until you'd like to contribute. While we encourage you to attend the live session, the conversation will be recorded and shared with registrants after the session takes place. Register now to secure your spot!