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The implementation of the USMCA on July 1st, 2020 brought about a number of significant upgrades to the NAFTA agreement. Nearly one and a half years into the new agreement, exporters and importers are gradually beginning to experience the real-life challenges and risks presented by the updates and additions to the rules. This is of particular importance as one should recognize that in addition to potential origin verifications under the USMCA, NAFTA verifications can still be conducted until June 30, 2025 for trade transactions that took place up to June 30, 2020 (the date when NAFTA was replaced with the USMCA)
This seminar will review the main differences between both agreements and highlight areas that exporters and importers need to be aware of as they conduct day-to-day trade transactions. Our speakers will also review recent developments impacting trade between USMCA countries with an emphasis on the way that certain provisions in the agreement are being interpreted and applied by MX and US exporters and importers.
Speakers: Brenda Cordova, Mexico Attorney, Braumiller Law Group, PLLC and John Senese, President and CEO of ChemJays LLC dba ChemJays Global Trade Group
Please note, if you have a question in advance of the webinar, contact Braumiller Consulting Group’s Director of Educational Services, Linnea Deeds linnea@braumillerconsulting.com.com
Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group Mexico Legal Counsel
Brenda is an attorney who graduated from the Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi. She also holds an LL.M. degree in International Law and Latin American Business from the School of Law and the Institute of Latin American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently pursuing a PH.D. in Customs and Foreign Trade Law from the Centro Universitario de Estudios Juridicos.
Brenda holds the following certifications: International Negotiations from the Colegio de Mexico, introduction to American Law from the University of Pennsylvania, Trade Facilitation Agreement, and Rules of Origin from the World Trade Organization. She is currently pursuing a certification in Foreign Trade and Customs Operations at the ITAM.
Brenda has been involved in Mexican Customs and trade matters since 1994 in the following areas: classification ruling requests, NOMs, import/export procedures, NAFTA/USMCA origin verifications proceedings, rules of origin, IMMEX compliance, foreign investment, and incorporation procedures, among other related topics.
Brenda is also a Perito Dictaminador Traductor (Authorized Witness Expert Translator) from the State Government of San Luis Potosi.
John Senese, President and CEO, ChemJays LLC, ChemJays Global Trade Group
John Senese has 36 years of experience working for major multinational companies in the Chemical, Plastics and Automotive aftermarket industries, with 30 years directly focused on international business.
John began his career working for a major chemical distributor in Alaska and moved to Cleveland in the late 1980s to join the international department at BFGoodrich. He spent the next 14 years progressing through increasingly responsible positions, including two expatriate assignments in Europe and a corporate role as Managing Director for their South America business. John subsequently joined Myers Industries as General Manager of their international division, where he managed an organization with locations in 5 countries and sales around the world. Later on, he joined the Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic Consortium (NEOTEC) and rose to become their President & CEO. He currently manages ChemJays Global Trade Group, a consulting firm focused on clients in need of support with international business matters, the US Foreign-Trade Zone program as well as import and export regulatory compliance
Full Bio: https://chemjays.com/leadership-1
