Over three days, speakers will help attendees increase their professional knowledge by learning the nuts and bolts of trade policy directly from career trade policy professionals from across government, industry, and law.
Each part will highlight a different aspect of U.S. and international trade law and policy.
Friday, October 2, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (US/Eastern)
Monday, October 5, 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM (US/Eastern)
Tuesday, October 6, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (US/Eastern)
Early Bird Pricing:
Tickets and Registration
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WITA Member: $200 WITA Member (Government): $100 |
Non-Member: $300 Full Time University/Student: Free *Students must use their university email to register (.edu) |
For group rates (3 or more ticket purchases), email Maya Ghazi (mghazi@wita.org) to receive a special rate.
To get WITA member pricing, click here.
Individual bundles available: $50-100/part (Must be a WITA Member)
2026 Topics
Trade Law Primer (Sections 122, 232, 301, 338, IEEPA and update on legal challenges)
Interagency Process in the Trump Administration
The Congressional Role in Trade Policymaking
AD/CVD/Safeguards – Role of ITC and Commerce
USTR Role in Monitoring and Enforcement
Customs and Border Protection
Export Controls, Sanctions, and Investment Controls
U.S. Trade Update – Ongoing Negotiations and Tariffs
WITA International/Trade Around the World – Global Trade Initiatives
USMCA 6-Year Review – Status Update – Review Process
Speakers and Agenda to be announced…
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The three-part Intensive Trade Seminar, cohosted by the Institute for International Economic Policy at George Washington University, is geared towards individuals who want to learn how trade policy is made in Washington, DC. Past attendees include those in business, law, academia, NGOs, embassies and the U.S. Government.
Participants gain insight from trade professionals, pose questions to policy makers, and learn about the ever-shifting trade landscape. Attendees come away with an understanding of the trade policy-making process, the role of its key players, and the important issues facing policy makers.
The curriculum is focused on helping attendees broaden their understanding of trade policy making, those seeking a career in trade policy, others new to the trade policy field, and anyone serving the import/export community.
We also encourage the international community working on economic and trade issues, and others who want to learn more about international trade, to participate in this program.
If you cannot view every session at the time it is originally offered, most sessions* will also be available off-line to paying attendees (access code will be required).
Registration for the Intensive Trade Seminar is open to the public and all sessions are off-the-record/Chatham House Rules.
WITA has a two-day cancellation policy for this event.
* Most sessions will be available to paying attendees to watch at a later time. However, certain sessions may not be recorded to facilitate more open discussion.
**If your agency or business does not use Zoom, we can work with you to make content available on an accessible platform for later viewing.
Diamond Sponsors will receive two free passes to attend the Intensive Trade Seminar; Platinum, Platinum Half, and Gold level Sponsors will receive one free pass.
Thank you to our WITA Academy Sponsors
