How are governments and companies responding to U.S. tariff pressure?

Join leading international experts in Washington, D.C. for a high-level discussion on:

“The Impact of U.S. Tariff and Trade Policies on Foreign Governments and Companies”

BELIM is proud to share that our Partner, Catarina Belim, will open the GLCA Customs Lawyers Network Conference in Washington, D.C. on May 7, 2026, in her capacity as President of the GLCA Customs Lawyers Network , alongside Eugene Laney, President & CEO of American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI).

Hosted by Crowell & Moring (Washington, D.C.), tthis event brings together top trade and customs lawyers from across Europe and the Americas to provide practical insights on:

Panel A – Trade remedies implemented by foreign governments
1. Trade policy and legal remedies
2. Regulatory and diplomatic actions

Panel B – Strategic and operational responses adopted by companies
1. Legal and strategic remedies
2. Operational and commercial remedies

The program features distinguished speakers:
Eugene Laney Jr., Ph.D., President and CEO of American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI) (USA)

Catarina Belim | BELIM (Portugal)

Christian Salder | KMLZ (Germany)

José Francisco Mafla | Brigard Urrutia (Colombia)

Lars Gläser | GLAESER LAW Tax Boutique (Austria)

Ricardo Romero | Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa (Mexico)

David Stepp | Crowell & Moring (USA)

Arnaud Fendler | Fendler Salva Partners (France)

Bert Gevers | Loyens & Loeff (Belgium)

Christina Rinne | Niederer Kraft Frey (Switzerland)

We would be delighted for you to join this international discussion:
📅 May 7, 2026
📍 Crowell & Moring LLP, Washington, D.C.
🕥 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. EST (lunch included)