Navigating Tariffs with Confidence

Recent changes in U.S. tariff policy are more than just headlines— they directly affect your costs, supply chain, and competitiveness. New legislation has expanded existing import taxes, eliminated some low-value exemptions, and increased uncertainty around sourcing and pricing. If you're importing supplies, packaging, or finished goods— or hoping to sell internationally— these shifts could reshape your business model and help you avoid unexpected costs, squeezed margins, or missed opportunities. 

The Nasdaq Center is excited to be joined by Jason Given, Senior Managing Director of Trade & Customs at KPMG, for a must-attend session designed to help you understand tariffs and respond proactively. We’ll break down what the current laws mean for you and your business and what steps you can take to maintain momentum and stay ahead of the curve. You’ll walk away with clarity on how to protect your margins, adjust your sourcing strategies, and position your brand to thrive even in a volatile trade climate. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Understand what has changed and how these shifts impact CPG businesses. 

• Learn strategies for sourcing, pricing, and inventory planning to absorb or avoid unexpected tariff costs. 

• Explore strategies to budget realistically, price intentionally, and adapt your business model so tariffs don’t erode profitability. 

OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Jason A. Given

Senior Managing Director of Trade & Customs at KPMG

Background

Jason Given is a Senior Managing Director with KPMG LLP’s Trade and Customs Services practice and is based in the firm’s Philadelphia office. Jason advises multinational companies on a variety of import and export topics and Global Trade Management strategies.

Professional and industry experience

A licensed customhouse broker since 2002, Jason’s 30 years of experience includes a broad spectrum of supply chain, logistics and customs compliance related positions. Throughout his tenure with KPMG, Jason has assisted many importers and exporters with complex issues. Most recently, Jason has been spending a lot of time helping companies understand recent tariff developments, determine domestic content bonus credit qualifications under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); overseeing large scale classification projects; and helping clients implement tariff and duty mitigation strategies including, but not limited to Duty Drawback, First Sale for Export and Foreign Trade Zones.

Publications and speaking engagements

Jason routinely speaks at various international trade conferences including the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones Annual Spring Seminar and Annual Conference, and the American Association of Exporters and Importers Annual Conference.

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