Updates & Tariff Shifts

What You’ll Achieve

Strengthen
the traceability of
your imports

Navigate Global
Trade Shifts

Implement new
Trade Frameworks

Build Risk-Ready
Compliance
Systems

Enable
Just-in-Time
Success

Lead Digital Trade
Transformation

Boost Efficiency
Through AI Tools

Master the New Global Trade Systemfor the Automotive Industry

Exclusive Automotive Approach

Automotive Industry Specialization

Led by Industry Executives

Participant-Driven Learning

TCEPro Faculty

Honoring the Experts Who Shaped the ATCM

Explore Modules and Topics

#1 Tariff Landscape & Policy Shifts in the Automotive Sector

Mary Harrill Cagle

Founder of MCTrade

Former U.S. CBP auditor
Automotive trade compliance expert
Customs audit and enforcement specialist
ACE data and risk analysis authority
Audit-ready compliance program advisor

Topics Covered

U.S. Trade Authorities and the Strategic Direction of the current Enforcement
Architecture of the Automotive Tariff Regime
Section 232 Tariffs on Autos, Parts, MHDVs, and Buses: Scope and Operational Impacts
Ongoing Section 232 Investigations: Policy Trajectory and Future Coverage Risks
Steel and Aluminum Input Tariffs: Cost Transmission Through Automotive Supply Chains
High-Tech and Battery Supply Chain Exposure Under Section 301
The Parts-Inclusion Expansion Process: Emerging Exposure for Tiered Components
Classification and Eligibility Challenges Under Component-Level Tariffs
U.S. Assembly Offset Programs: Understanding the Duty Credit Program
Strategic Industry Responses to the new Tariff Environment

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#2 Duty Drawback, FTZ & Advanced Mitigation Strategies

Michele Snider

Director of Compliance & Consulting at Buckland Global Trade Services, Inc.

30+ years in global trade compliance
Licensed U.S. Customs Broker
Customs audits and risk management expert
Regulatory strategy and advisory experience
Active industry and standards contributor

Topics Covered

Assessing Tariff Volatility and Automotive Duty-Recovery Opportunities
Eligibility, Classification, and Valuation Controls as the Basis for Defensible Claims
Duty Drawback Fundamentals: Legal Framework, Program Types, and Automotive Applicability
Shared Manufacturing Drawback Across the Automotive Supply Chain
Service Parts and Aftermarket Export Programs as Drawback Drivers
Adapting Drawback Programs to Supply Chain Changes and Non-Consumption Outcomes
Leadership and Process Improvement for Drawback Management
Drawback-Enabled Data Architecture and Controls to Support Accurate Claims
Deploying Foreign-Trade Zones to Defer, Reduce, or Eliminate Duties
Strategic Tariff Engineering to Enhance Drawback and FTZ Outcomes

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#3 Broker Oversight & ACE Entry Management

Mary Harrill Cagle

Founder of MCTrade

Former U.S. CBP auditor
Automotive trade compliance expert
Customs audit and enforcement specialist
ACE data and risk analysis authority
Audit-ready compliance program advisor

Topics Covered

Importer–Broker Obligations Under U.S. Customs Law
Governance Frameworks for Broker Oversight, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
ACE Data Governance and Technology-Driven Entry Controls
Pre-Entry, Post-Entry, and Periodic Review Protocols as a Process-Improvement Engine
Performance Management of Brokers Through KPIs, Digital Dashboards, and Compliance Analytics
Auditing Domestic and Foreign Brokers Using Tech-Enabled Assessment Tools
Managing Automotive-Sector Tariff and Origin Risks Through Process Discipline and System Controls
Broker Integration in Forced-Labor Screening Through Digital Traceability and Workflow Automation
Escalation Pathways: Leadership Decision-Making and Technology-Supported Risk Signals
Compliance Communication Strategies Enabled by Technology and Organizational Leadership

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#4 CBP Enforcement, Audit Readiness & Risk Management

Ana Hinojosa

Executive Director-Government & Regulatory Affairs at Oritain USA

Former senior leader at CBP and WCO
Major U.S. port operations experience
Compliance strategy and governance expert
Supply-chain resilience advisor
Authority on customs modernization

Topics Covered

CBP Targeting, Inspections, and AI-Driven Enforcement Models
UFLPA Enforcement for Automotive Supply Chains: Leadership, Evidence, and Technology
Trade Evasion, Transshipment, and Circumvention: Executive Oversight of Enforcement Risk
HTS Classification Governance Under Enforcement Pressure
Customs Valuation Risk Management Through Process Discipline and Analytics
Origin, Traceability, and Proof Systems Designed for Enforcement Review
Penalties, Prior Disclosures, and Executive Risk Decision-Making
Audit Readiness as a Leadership-Owned, Continuous Compliance Operating Model
Random Audits, Data Reveal, and AI-Enabled Self-Auditing Programs
Entry Data Integrity, ACE Transparency, and Broker-Control Governance

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#5 USMCA I: Legal Architecture, Policy Evolution & Strategic Design

Frankie Bryson

Director of Customs & Trade (Americas) at Nissan North America

20+ years in automotive compliance
FTZ operations and duty mitigation
USMCA origin and trade strategy
Tariff and CTPAT program expertise
Practical, operations-driven compliance

Carlos Borgonovo

Director of Global Customs and Transportation at Visteon Corporation

20+ years in global supply chains
Logistics and procurement leadership
Production control and operations expertise
Trade compliance integration experience
Cross-industry operational perspective

Topics Covered

From NAFTA to USMCA: Historical Evolution of North American Trade Rules
Core Legal Architecture of USMCA and Its Policy Objectives
Rules of Origin Framework Under USMCA: Structure and Legal Logic
Substantial Transformation vs. Tariff-Shift Rules: Legal Boundaries and Interpretation
Regional Value Content (RVC) Methodologies and Automotive-Specific Thresholds
Steel and Aluminum Provisions: Melted and Poured Requirements and Regional Capacity Rules
Labor Value Content (LVC): Policy Intent, Scope, and Automotive Impact
Interaction Between USMCA and Section 232 National Security Measures
Strategic Manufacturing Design Within the USMCA Trilateral Framework
USMCA Political Landscape and the Mid-2026 Review and Renewal Outlook

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#6 USMCA II: Compliance, Enforcement & Case Practice

Frankie Bryson

Director of Customs & Trade (Americas) at Nissan North America

20+ years in automotive compliance
FTZ operations and duty mitigation
USMCA origin and trade strategy
Tariff and CTPAT program expertise
Practical, operations-driven compliance

Carlos Borgonovo

Director of Global Customs and Transportation at Visteon Corporation

20+ years in global supply chains
Logistics and procurement leadership
Production control and operations expertise
Trade compliance integration experience
Cross-industry operational perspective

Topics Covered

USMCA Enforcement Architecture: Roles of CBP, CBSA, SAT, and Interagency Bodies
Origin Certification, Documentation, and Recordkeeping Requirements
Verification Procedures, Audits, and Information Requests Under USMCA
Managing Substantial Transformation Challenges in Enforcement Scenarios
Country-of-Origin Marking, Labeling, and Penalty Exposure
Responding to CBP Origin Challenges, CF-28s, and Requests for Information
Handling Denials of Preferential Treatment and Retroactive Duty Assessments
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Automotive Case Practice Under USMCA
Data Governance, Technology, and AI for USMCA Compliance and Audit Readiness
Corrective Actions, Prior Disclosures, and Risk Mitigation Strategies

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#7 Recent U.S. Trade Agreements – UK, EU, Japan & South Korea

Michael Tomuscheit

Partner, Customs & Export Controls at AWB

20+ years in customs and export controls
Global compliance framework design
Customs IT and automation expertise
Data-driven compliance systems
Regulatory transformation advisor

Topics Covered

The Current U.S. Trade-Agreement Landscape and Its Strategic Role in Automotive Supply-Chain Diversification
From Tariff Relief to Conditional Market Access in Modern U.S. Trade Agreements
U.S.–EU Trade Framework (2025): Moderated Tariffs, Elevated Proof Standards, and Metals Exposure
U.S.–Japan Trade Framework: Traceability-Driven Access for High-Tech and Metal-Intensive Components
KORUS Adjustments (2025): Narrowing Preferences and Heightened Scrutiny for Automotive Parts
The UK–U.S. Post-Brexit Trade Environment and Automotive Market Access
Supplier Contract Re-Negotiation, Tariff Pass-Through, and Change-in-Law Governance Under Trade Volatility
Trade-Agreement Compliance Maturity as a Competitive Advantage in OEM and Tier-1 Sourcing
European Regulatory Overlay: ESG Obligations, CBAM, and Overcapacity Steel Controls Impacting Automotive Trade
Operationalizing Trade Agreements Through Data, Systems, and Executive Accountability Models

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#8 UFLPA, Critical Minerals & China Supply Chain Exposure

Douglas Mackay

40+ years in global customs and trade
Former customs authority experience
Automotive compliance leadership in Asia
Public- and private-sector perspective
Enforcement and strategy expertise

Topics Covered

UFLPA Legal Architecture and the Rebuttable Presumption in Automotive and EV Supply Chains
Xinjiang (XUAR) and Entity-List Exposure Across Multi-Tier Automotive Suppliers
Designing a Defensible UFLPA Due-Diligence, Governance, and Escalation Operating Model
End-to-End Supply Chain Mapping as the Foundation for UFLPA Rebuttal Strategies
Critical Minerals Under UFLPA: Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Lithium, and Automotive Dependency
Melt-and-Pour Traceability and Chain-of-Custody Controls for Metal-Consuming Components
China-Centric Automotive and EV Supply Chains: Structural Exposure and De-Risking Strategies
Section 301 Automotive Cases and China-Built Vehicles: Tariff Risk and Manufacturing Strategy
Intersecting Enforcement Regimes: UFLPA, Section 301, IEEPA, and National-Security Controls
AI-Enabled Traceability, Risk Scoring, and Data Governance for Forced-Labor Compliance

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#9 Rules of Origin, Traceability & Supply Chain Mapping

Amy Morgan

Vice President (Trade) at Altana

AI-enabled trade compliance innovation
Technology-driven compliance models
Trade data and risk intelligence focus
Industry thought leadership
Advocate for modern compliance systems

Topics Covered

Rules of Origin: Purpose, Legal Foundations, and Trade Compliance Implications
The Evolution of Rules of Origin in U.S. Trade Agreements
Substantial Transformation in Automotive Manufacturing
From Origin Determination to Traceability Requirements in Modern Trade Policy
Multi-Tier Supply Chain Visibility in Automotive Production
Data Collection Frameworks for Origin and Traceability Compliance
Technology-Enabled Traceability Systems in Automotive Supply Chains
Regulatory-Driven Traceability: Automotive, Metals, and Critical Inputs
Supply Chain Risk Identification and Vulnerability Analysis
Enforcement Risk, Transshipment, and Origin Evasion in Global Automotive Supply Chains

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#10 HTS Classification Strategy & Operational Excellence

Renata Rocha

Trade Compliance Director at International Motors (Tranton Group)

Global trade compliance leadership
Strategic, enterprise-level compliance
Technology-enabled operating models
Complex multinational environments
Business-aligned compliance execution

Topics Covered

HTSUS Legal Architecture and the Logic of Classification Decisions
Applying Notes, Explanatory Guidance, and CBP Rulings as Authoritative Classification Tools
Managing Competing Headings and Ambiguity in Tariff Classification
Classification Errors as a Primary Driver of Duty Leakage and Compliance Exposure
Classifying Complex Assemblies, Sets, Kits, and Multi-Stage Manufacturing Outputs
Chapter 99 Tariff Regimes: Section 301, Section 232, and Additional Duty Mechanics
Chapter 98 Special Classification Provisions and Conditional Duty Relief
CBP Targeting Triggers and Emerging Classification Audit Models
Classification Governance: Internal Controls, Broker Oversight, and Decision Escalation
Technology-Enabled and AI-Assisted Classification Operating Models

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#11 Customs Valuation & Trade Remedy Compliance

Douglas Mackay

40+ years in global customs and trade
Former customs authority experience
Automotive compliance leadership in Asia
Public- and private-sector perspective
Enforcement and strategy expertise

Topics Covered

Customs Valuation as a Strategic Risk Variable in Automotive Trade
Establishing Transaction Value: Sale Analysis, Related Parties, and When Transaction Value Fails
Applying the Five Alternative Valuation Methodologies with Discipline and Defensibility
Deductive and Computed Value in Practice: Cost Build-Ups, Variances, and Data Integrity
Assists, NRE, Tooling, and Engineering Costs: Identification and Allocation in Automotive
Royalties, License Fees, and Dutiable Additions: Legal Tests and Contractual Triggers
Deductions, Unbundling, and Invoice Accuracy: Preventing Over- and Under-Declaration
Contract Design and Transfer Pricing Alignment as Valuation Control Mechanisms
Preventing CBP Valuation Enforcement: Internal Controls, Self-Testing, and Audit Readiness
Valuation of Governance Under Trade Remedies: Tariff Stacking, First Sale, and Fallback Defense

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#12 Export Controls, Sanctions & Global Compliance Risk

Thariq Kara

CEO & Co-Founder of BITE Data

Trade-tech entrepreneurship experience
Export-controls data architecture expertise
Automation and AI in compliance
Scalable compliance system design
Innovation in trade technology

Topics Covered

Automotive Sanctions Exposure in a Polarized World: Governance Across U.S., EU, and Allied Regimes
Russia–Ukraine War Impacts on Automotive Supply Chains: Indirect Sanctions and Third-Country Risk
Dual-Use Electronics in Vehicles: Export-Control Risk for ECUs, ADAS, and Power Systems
BIS Semiconductor Controls and Automotive Chips: Licensing, Distributors, and Delivery Blocks
Embedded AI and Software in Vehicles: Export Controls on Automotive Intelligence
China’s Critical-Minerals Export Controls: Exposure in Batteries, Motors, and Power Electronics
CHIPS Act and Industrial Policy Constraints: Automotive Localization and Technology Transfer Risk
Outbound Investment and Joint-Venture Controls in Automotive Manufacturing and R&D
Import–Export Collision Risk: When Export Controls Intersect with Section 232 and Supply Disruption
Technology-Enabled Global Automotive Compliance: AI Screening, Diversion Detection, and Audit-Ready Evidence

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Your Executive Track

Module 1 - Tariff Landscape & Policy Shifts in the Automotive Sector

Monday, January 05, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, January 09, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, January 16, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 2 - Duty Drawback, FTZ & Advanced Mitigation Strategies

Monday, January 19, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, January 23, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, January 30, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 3 - Broker Oversight & ACE Entry Management

Monday, February 02, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, February 06, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, February 13, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 4 - CBP Enforcement, Audit Readiness & Risk Management

Monday, February 16, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, February 20, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, February 27, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 5 - USMCA I – Legal Architecture & Regulatory Frameworks

Monday, March 02, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, March 06, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, March 13, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 6 - USMCA II – Compliance, Enforcement & Case Practice

Monday, March 16, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, March 20, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, March 27, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 7 - Recent U.S. Trade Agreements – EU, Japan & South Korea

Monday, March 30, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 7 - Recent U.S. Trade Agreements – EU, Japan & South Korea

Friday, April 03, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, April 10, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 8 - UFLPA, Critical Minerals & China Supply Chain Exposure

Monday, April 13, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, April 17, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, April 24, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 9 - Rules of Origin, Traceability & Supply Chain Mapping

Monday, April 27, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)

Module 9 - Rules of Origin, Traceability & Supply Chain Mapping

Friday, May 01, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, May 08, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 10 - HTS Classification Strategy & Product Scope Control

Monday, May 18, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, May 22, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, May 29, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 11 - Customs Valuation & Trade Remedy Compliance

Monday, June 01, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Friday, June 05, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, June 12, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Module 12 - Export Controls, Sanctions & Global Compliance Risk

Monday, June 15, 2026

12:01 AM ET

Pre-Class Reading and Overview Video Available (Download - TCE Platform)
Thursday, June 18, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Executive Roundtable (Live - MS Teams)
Friday, June 26, 2026

11:00 to 12:30 PM ET

Learning Community Debate (Live - MS Teams)

Program Methodology & Workload

A high-impact program combining intellectual depth with an engaging, enjoyable learning style.

Concept Video (1h)

Foundational concepts and core frameworks

Interactive Class (1.5h)

Guided discussion exploring participant challenges

Closing Expert Keynote (1.5h)

Targeted insights addressing participant challenges

Total Workload

48 hours

Program Modules

12 hours

Module Workoad

4 hours

Our Purpose

Updates & Tariff Shifts

What You’ll Achieve

Master the New Global Trade Systemfor the Automotive Industry

Exclusive Automotive Approach

Automotive Industry Specialization

Led by Industry Executives

Participant-Driven Learning

TCEPro Faculty

Honoring the Experts Who Shaped the ATCM

Gianluca Romano

Gianluca Romano

Explore Modules and Topics

#1 Tariff Landscape & Policy Shifts in the Automotive Sector

#2 Duty Drawback, FTZ & Advanced Mitigation Strategies

#3 Broker Oversight & ACE Entry Management

#4 CBP Enforcement, Audit Readiness & Risk Management

#5 USMCA I: Legal Architecture, Policy Evolution & Strategic Design

#6 USMCA II: Compliance, Enforcement & Case Practice

#7 Recent U.S. Trade Agreements – UK, EU, Japan & South Korea

#8 UFLPA, Critical Minerals & China Supply Chain Exposure

#9 Rules of Origin, Traceability & Supply Chain Mapping

#10 HTS Classification Strategy & Operational Excellence

#11 Customs Valuation & Trade Remedy Compliance

#12 Export Controls, Sanctions & Global Compliance Risk

Your Executive Track

Module 1 - Tariff Landscape & Policy Shifts in the Automotive Sector

Module 2 - Duty Drawback, FTZ & Advanced Mitigation Strategies

Module 3 - Broker Oversight & ACE Entry Management

Module 4 - CBP Enforcement, Audit Readiness & Risk Management

Module 5 - USMCA I – Legal Architecture & Regulatory Frameworks

Module 6 - USMCA II – Compliance, Enforcement & Case Practice

Module 7 - Recent U.S. Trade Agreements – EU, Japan & South Korea

Module 7 - Recent U.S. Trade Agreements – EU, Japan & South Korea

Module 8 - UFLPA, Critical Minerals & China Supply Chain Exposure

Module 9 - Rules of Origin, Traceability & Supply Chain Mapping

Module 9 - Rules of Origin, Traceability & Supply Chain Mapping

Module 10 - HTS Classification Strategy & Product Scope Control

Module 11 - Customs Valuation & Trade Remedy Compliance

Module 12 - Export Controls, Sanctions & Global Compliance Risk

Program Methodology & Workload

A high-impact program combining intellectual depth with an engaging, enjoyable learning style.

Concept Video (1h)

Interactive Class (1.5h)

Closing Expert Keynote (1.5h)

Total Workload

Program Modules

Module Workoad

100% Online: Learn from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Fully Flexible: All live sessions are recorded and available on the platform for later viewing

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