ICPA Webinar Series · 2027 Season

Tuesday Trade Talks: One Year of Trade Compliance

Fourteen live webinars on the issues shaping trade compliance, from sanctions and forced labor enforcement to AD/CVD, Section 301 and 232 tariffs, penalties, and litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade.

  • 14 live sessions
  • 1 CEU per session
  • Tuesdays, January to December
  • 12 to 1 p.m. Central Time
See the 2027 Schedule  ↓
Tuesday Trade Talks
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Sessions are led by practitioners from The Braumiller Group, with ICPA’s Director of Educational Efforts joining in October. Every session earns 1 CEU.

The Season at a Glance

Sessions run on Tuesdays from 12 to 1 p.m. CT, January through December, pausing in March, June, and September for ICPA’s conferences. Select a date to jump to that session.

  1. JanuaryJanuary 12January 26
  2. FebruaryFebruary 9February 23
  3. MarchICPA Annual Conference
  4. AprilApril 20
  5. MayMay 11May 25
  6. JuneICPA Canada Conference
  7. JulyJuly 13July 27
  8. AugustAugust 10
  9. SeptemberGlobal Trade Pathways Conference
  10. OctoberOctober 12October 26
  11. NovemberNovember 16
  12. DecemberDecember 7

The 2027 Sessions

Each session has its own registration page. A Register button appears on each session below as soon as its registration opens.

January

Tuesday, January 12, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

2027 Global Trade Outlook: What Every Compliance Professional Should Watch

Adrienne Braumiller opens the 2027 season with a forward look at the trade policy, enforcement, and tariff developments most likely to shape compliance programs this year. Attendees leave with a practical watch list and a clear sense of where to focus planning and resources in the months ahead.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

Tuesday, January 26, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Sanctions Are Reshaping Global Trade: What Companies Must Know

Sanctions now shape where companies can source, sell, and ship, and the rules change quickly. Megan Mohler explains how OFAC sanctions and related export controls reach everyday trade, from screening counterparties to spotting diversion risk, and when a voluntary disclosure makes sense.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

February

Tuesday, February 9, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Forced Labor Enforcement: Building a Defensible Compliance Program

Forced labor enforcement puts supply chain visibility under direct scrutiny. Gavin Andersen walks through the elements of a defensible program, including supplier mapping, due diligence, and documentation, and explains how to prepare evidence before goods are detained rather than after.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

Tuesday, February 23, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Tariff Engineering: Practical Strategies for Reducing Duty Exposure

Eliza Seibert explains how product design, sourcing, and classification decisions can lawfully reduce duty exposure. The session separates legitimate tariff engineering from risky shortcuts and outlines the analysis and documentation that support a defensible position with CBP.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

March No webinar during the ICPA Annual Conference.

April

Tuesday, April 20, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

AD/CVD on the Rise: Case Volume and AFA Rates, 2024 to 2027

Jim Holbein reviews antidumping and countervailing duty activity from 2024 through 2027, including the growing number of cases and the frequent use of adverse facts available (AFA) rates. Attendees learn what drives AFA outcomes and how importers and foreign producers can reduce their exposure.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

May

Tuesday, May 11, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Real-World Penalty Scenarios Amid Rising CBP Enforcement: How Not to Become a Casualty

Using real-world penalty scenarios, Jennifer Horvath shows how customs violations arise, how CBP assesses them, and which decisions change the outcome. The session focuses on the internal controls, recordkeeping, and response strategies that keep a routine issue from becoming a costly penalty case.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

Tuesday, May 25, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Foreign Trade Zones vs. Bonded Warehouses: Which Strategy Fits Your Business?

Foreign trade zones and bonded warehouses both defer duties, but they differ in cost, flexibility, and compliance burden. Robert Stein compares the two side by side and offers a practical framework for deciding which structure, if either, fits a company’s inventory, sourcing, and distribution model.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

June No webinar during the ICPA Canada Conference.

July

Tuesday, July 13, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Trade at Mid-Year: What Has Changed and What’s Next?

Adrienne Braumiller returns at mid-year to take stock of the trade developments of early 2027 and what they mean for the second half. The session revisits January’s outlook, highlights what shifted, and identifies the actions compliance teams should prioritize before year-end.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

Tuesday, July 27, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Voluntary Self-Disclosures: Risks, Rewards & Best Practices

When a compliance error surfaces, the decision to disclose carries real consequences. Vicky Wu covers when a disclosure makes sense, how to prepare one, and how to weigh the risks and benefits of coming forward, with best practices for internal review and remediation.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

August

Tuesday, August 10, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Section 301, Section 232 & Tariff Mitigation Strategies

Kerry Wang breaks down the Section 301 and Section 232 tariff landscape and the strategies importers use to manage it. Topics include exclusions, classification and origin review, and sourcing decisions, with a focus on lawful mitigation that stands up to scrutiny.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

September No webinar during the Global Trade Pathways Conference.

October

Tuesday, October 12, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

LCB Continuing Education, Certifications & Finishing the Year Strong

  • Lisa GelsominoDirector of Educational Efforts, ICPA
  • CBP RepresentativeTo be confirmed

Lisa Gelsomino guides licensed customs brokers and trade professionals through continuing education requirements, ICPA’s certification programs, and practical ways to close out the year in good standing. A CBP representative may join to address broker requirements directly.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

Tuesday, October 26, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Working with the CIT, from Section 301 Filings to IEEPA: What It Takes to Make a Good Case

Brandon French takes attendees inside litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade, from Section 301 filings to challenges involving IEEPA tariffs. The session explains what makes a case viable, how to build the record, and what importers should weigh before going to court.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

November

Tuesday, November 16, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

Mexico Trade Update: Customs Reform, IMMEX & Enforcement Trends

Brenda Cordova and Francisco de la Cruz cover recent Mexican customs reforms, changes affecting the IMMEX program, and enforcement trends on the Mexican side of the border. Attendees gain a practical view of what companies operating in or sourcing from Mexico need to address now.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

December

Tuesday, December 7, 2027 · 12 to 1 p.m. CT

2028 Global Trade Outlook: Preparing for the Year Ahead

Adrienne Braumiller closes the season by looking ahead to 2028: the policy shifts, enforcement priorities, and tariff questions likely to define the year. Attendees leave with a planning checklist to carry into January.

1 CEU Registration opens soon

How to Join

Register for each session with its Register button on this page as registration opens. Follow ICPA on LinkedIn and Facebook to hear when each one goes live. Every session earns 1 CEU. Questions? Contact support@icpainc.org.

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