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23.04.2025

Managing Geopolitical Uncertainty and Tariff Avoidance

The impact of new US tariffs on EU automotive imports, alongside with expert insights on risk mitigation, supply chain resilience, and compliance strategies.

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Key Take-Aways:

  • Navigating the New Tariffs: The webinar provided essential insights into the implications of the new U.S. tariffs on EU automotive goods, helping businesses in DACH and the UK prepare for immediate challenges like supply chain disruptions and increased compliance demands.
  • Legal & Regulatory Preparedness: Attendees gained a deeper understanding of the legal landscape surrounding international trade, learning how to reduce compliance risks and ensure regulatory alignment.
  • Strategic Resilience Building: Together we explore practical strategies to help businesses turn tariff-related disruptions into competitive advantages by enhancing supply chain resilience and agility.
  • Expert-Driven Insights: Participants had the opportunity to interact with customs and supply chain experts—including Christophe Esayian—and received actionable advice through a live Q&A to support their operational decision-making.

Speakers:

Neil Jordan, Senior Expert with 20 years of experience, specializes in supply chain and logistics optimization. At H&Z, he focuses on cost efficiency and process excellence, restructuring transport and warehouse logistics while developing and implementing local and global supply chain strategies.

 

Michael Blyth, Director at H&Z Management Consulting UK. Leads strategy, operations and technology & innovation at H&Z UK, focusing on transformational programmes. Background in delivering commercial stability and growth for a global client base in the automotive and industrial sectors. 

 

Christophe Esayian, Director of Brokerage Services at Imperative Logistics, is an expert in customs brokerage and supply chain management. He leads key initiatives focused on compliance and sustainability, driving operational efficiency and optimizing global trade processes.

 

Alex Miles-Hewinson, Supply chain specialist focused on operating model redesign, global logistics, and procurement transformation – with experience in FMCG, healthcare, and retail.

 

 

Neil Jordan

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Richard McIntosh

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Christophe Esayian 

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Alex Miles-Hewinson

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Michael Blyth

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