Webinar: The State of CUSMA Relationships and a Timely Tariff Update

Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) invites you to the next exporter webinar with Global Affairs Canada and GHY International.

This informative session for exporters in all sectors will help clear the confusion surrounding trade relationships with our North American partners and will include plenty of time to answer your specific, pressing questions.

Zachary Archambault, Director of North American Trade Policy at Global Affairs Canada, will provide a factual overview of the current state of play on the Canada-United States trade relationship, including an update on the U.S. tariffs and Canada’s response. Then, Al Dewar, Executive VP of GHY International, will further unpack the evolving tariff landscape in Canada and the U.S., highlighting key risks, mitigation strategies, and the financial impact on importers. Attendees will learn the nuances in navigating compliance, reducing costs, and adapting to today’s high-stakes trade environment.

Speakers

Zachary Archambault, Director of North American Trade Policy at Global Affairs Canada

With over 18 years of experience in trade policy and negotiations, Zachary Archambault is responsible for overall Canadian trade policy coordination for the United States and Mexico, and the implementation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), including its upcoming joint review. Prior to this role, he was Director of the Non-Supply Managed Trade Controls team, responsible for tariff rate quota management, Canada’s steel and aluminum import monitoring program, and Canada’s trade controls inspection unit. Previously, Zachary was the lead negotiator on goods market access issues and the Energy Side Letter for the CUSMA. He also led Canada’s goods market access team for negotiations with the UK on the Trade Continuity Agreement (post-Brexit) and was responsible for overall goods market issues in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the CPTPP, as well as trade in cannabis issues. Zachary also spent 2 years working on the softwood lumber negotiations with the United States. He is a native of Montréal, Québec and holds degrees in Commerce (from Concordia University) and International Affairs (from Carleton University).

Al Dewar, Executive Vice President of GHY International

Al Dewar is well acquainted with trade and currently serves on the boards of both the Canadian Society of Customs Brokers and the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters. Having adopted two children internationally, importing has also been an integral part of Al’s personal life. 

GHY International is North America’s longest-serving customs broker.

Registration

To secure your spot for this webinar, please REGISTER by June 11, 2025. You will receive confirmation of your registration along with a link to the webinar directly from Zoom.

Don’t miss out, RSVP TODAY!