Free webinar from CIA: Navigating Trade Tariffs: Challenges and Opportunities for Craft Businesses

[papy]

The Craft Industry Alliance is hosting a free panel webinar on tariffs for craft businesses. Must RSVP (link at end of post)

The current trade tariffs are dramatically affecting pricing, sourcing, and profitability for craft businesses—especially those importing raw materials or selling finished goods to international markets.

In this panel discussion, we’ll unpack the current trade landscape, explain the tariff landscape, and highlight strategies for mitigating risk while uncovering new opportunities. Whether you’re a small maker, retailer, or supplier, you’ll leave with actionable insights to navigate this complex and ever-changing issue.

Key takeaways:

• Understand how trade tariffs impact costs, supply chains, and customer pricing in the craft sector.
• Learn strategies to minimize tariff-related risks, including sourcing alternatives and contract negotiation.
• Discover opportunities to differentiate your business by leveraging domestic production or niche markets if possible.
• Get tips for staying informed on evolving trade policies and advocating for your business interests.

This session is open to everyone in the crafts industry and is free to attend.

Monday, September 29 at noon Eastern/ 9:00 am Pacific

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[HobbesIsMyTiger]

That was not the CIA I thought you were talking about.

[joebcrafts]

subterfuge

[Picks_by_Nisha]

@HobbesIsMyTiger

That was not the CIA I thought you were talking about.

So you thought it was the Culinary Institute of America too, huh?

[aerides]

Carrie Mathison gonna teach us tariffs? would go.