How to navigate US tariffs

Are you finding the tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration challenging? There are steps you can take to protect your business, from utilising free trade agreements to leveraging key customs procedures. Overcome these hurdles with the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade by your side. 

Watch back our LinkedIn Live: Trade strategies for navigating Trump's tariffs 

Learn tactics to navigate tariffs. Watch back the LinkedIn Live, which took place on 15th April 2025.

The Chartered Institute’s international trade legislation senior advisor, Garima Srivastava, and its international and EU director, Fergus McReynolds, discussed the new era of tariff volatility. Executive editor William Barns-Graham hosted the conversation, which covered the knock-on impacts of US reciprocal tariffs, risk mitigation strategies, potential future outcomes, and more.

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Connect with an expert via our advisory services

Make informed business decisions, in response to a volatile environment. Connect with us to access guidance from trusted leaders in international trade. Remember: Your goods could be affected even if you are not a direct exporter to the US – we can help you ascertain whether you will be impacted. 

Our three levels of service:

  • International Trade Surgery - Get fast answers to your tariffs questions in a focused session lasting up to two hours. 
  • Health Check - A comprehensive review of your trade operations to uncover gaps and present actionable recommendations in response to US tariffs. 
  • Strategic Insights Advisory - Get high-level guidance and long-term strategic solutions. 

Chartered Institute members receive a discount of up to 25%.

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Tariff Navigator Training Bundle

We offer four key training courses that will ensure your team are confident, compliant and cost-effective when navigating tariffs: 

  1. Rules of Origin
  2. How to Classify Your Goods
  3. Customs Valuation
  4. Customs Special Procedures

The Chartered Institute is dedicated to empowering global trade. With this in mind and in such a volatile environment, we are offering a special limited-time promotion.

Purchase all four courses for just £1500 in our Tariff Navigator Training Bundle, or purchase each individual course at the reduced rate of £450 each. Just fill in a form via the button below to access the deal.

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Membership of the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade is an industry-recognised representation of your import, export and customs excellence.

Become a business member to enjoy a package of benefits, including our exclusive webinars, networking groups and helpline, all offering support and guidance on US tariffs.

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Discover just some of the benefits of Chartered Institute membership below. If you’d like to join our upcoming Lunchtime Learning sessions about tariffs, you must become a member by 22 April.

Member exclusive Chartered Institute Helpline

Trade and customs helpline

Connect with our experts for support with your tariff-related issues. Exclusively for business members, our trade and customs helpline provides a direct line to expertise and guidance when you need it.

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Lunchtime Learnings

Dive into the benefits of free trade agreements and how to adapt to tariff challenges. Join our upcoming member-exclusive webinars for the manufacturing and food and drink sectors.

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Special Interest Groups

Discuss the challenges impacting your business in our Special Interest Group meet-ups. Share insights, learn from leaders in your industry or profession and make meaningful connections.

Member exclusive Compliance Toolkits

Tariff Navigator Toolkit

Created by our leading trade experts, access member-exclusive resources to help you to understand the tariffs and how to overcome the challenges they present.

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Camille Geotag

 Camille Lanckneus

With over 8 years of experience in international trade, I am the sector lead for manufacturing at the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade. 

We offer a range of options to help you thrive in the face of tariffs. I can offer guidance about which solution can best meet your needs – training, membership or advisory services?  

I’ll answer your questions about our courses, discuss membership benefits in more detail and provide information about in-house or bespoke training options.  

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We can navigate tariffs, together

Enquire now for more information on:

  • Our advisory services - our experts are ready to provide you with strategic advice, to ensure your response to tariffs is informed and shaped by the latest knowledge
  • Training courses - Learn how to maximise opportunities and diversify your supply chain with our range of courses
  • Membership -  Become a member for exclusive tariffs insight and webinars, as well as access to our International Trade Technical Helpline to answer your tariffs questions

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