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Why join MITA?

Being involved with MITA, I have met a variety of professionals involved in international trade. I have built in-depth relationships through meaningful conversations with members and guests. Each event offers opportunities to discuss, observe, and debate complex issues. At MITA events I feel the warmth and uniqueness of the American Midwest business culture. It gives me a strong sense that “I belong”.

—Mingshu Young, Supply Planning Manager, S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc.

Maintaining a long-term membership with MITA allows me to stay informed about key issues and changes in the global landscape impacting Trade Compliance. It provides access to knowledge and insights from leading Trade Compliance experts and an opportunity to learn from the best-in-class local businesses.

—Olga Shturmakov, Manager, Global Trade Compliance & Logistics, Promega Corporation

The world of trade compliance is rapidly changing and grows more complex daily. It has become increasingly more difficult to stay up to date on changing regulations and the global economy. Komatsu holds trade and customs compliance in high regard. Becoming a MITA member allows for our teams to not only stay current in the world of trade, but also provides opportunities to share best practices as we all adapt to the changing times.

—Jessica Peltier Trade & Customs Compliance Manager Komatsu Mining Corp. Group

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MITA is a Madison, Wisconsin-based organization with the simple goal to connect and provide global know-how and resources to its members. MITA provides international trade information to the organizations and individuals looking to expand their international reach. From trade agreements to export documentation to economic trends and prevailing world issues, MITA keeps its members “in the know.”

In the Spotlight

Recent Update to Section 301 Tariffs

On May 22, 2024, the U.S. Trade Representative (“USTR”) published a Federal Register Notice (“FRN”) regarding proposed modifications to tariffs imposed on Chinese-origin steel under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (“Section 301”). The FRN provides details on last week’s announcement from the White House where President Biden directed USTR to increase tariffs […]

Navigating the Dueling Sanctions Regimes: A Guide For Businesses Operating in The United States and China

[1] On April 9, 2024, I shared a panel discussion on Crucial Compliance Updates: What’s on Your Radar?, a program that was hosted by the Madison International Trade Association (MITA). My presentation explored the intricacies and challenges that global companies now face when trying to maintain compliant operations amidst conflicting U.S. and China laws. At […]

Eyes on the Americas Trade and Investment Act

On March 6, 2024 Senators Bill Cassidy (LA), Michael Bennet (CO), Adriano Espaillat (NY), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL) introduced the Americas Trade and Investment Act with the endorsement and co-sponsorship from Congressman Mike Gallagher, Wisconsin Representative and the Chairman of the House Select China Committee Chairman. The proposed bipartisan legislation aims to minimize U.S. […]