ITCC: Workshop Import Series
Understanding the evolving US Regulatory import compliance risk landscape: Trade Fraud Enforcement & Forced Labor Regulations by CBP
Since January 2025, there has been a definite shift in the stance of U.S. Customs on trade enforcement. In June 2026, an Executive Order underscored the administration’s focus on “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has since signaled rapidly evolving expectations for importers. If your company is not treating trade compliance as a strategic imperative, you may not be prepared for what is coming.
Join the International Trade Club of Chicago for the kick-off session of our new Fall Import Workshop Series. This flagship session delivers fact-based details on what has been declared, what to expect next, and practical recommendations for shoring up this critical area of your business — with a primary focus on increased trade fraud enforcement and forced labor regulations. The session is strictly informative and overview-driven; it does not constitute legal or customs advice.
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM Check-In • 10:30–11:30 AM Workshop • 11:30 AM–12:00 PM Networking
Location: 333 North Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor Meeting Room, Chicago, IL
Registration: ITCC Members – $20 • Non-Members – $30
Capacity: Limited to 50 attendees for an intimate, interactive setting — register early
Agenda:
| 10:00 AM | Check-In & Registration |
| 10:30 AM | Workshop: CBP Enforcement Update — Trade Fraud & Forced Labor |
| 11:30 AM | Workshop Concludes |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Optional Networking Session — bring your questions |
Presenters & Facilitators:
Kate Schoell, LCB, CCS — Presenter
Jeffrey Launer, LCB, MCS, CES — Presenter
Brian Atterberry — Master of Ceremonies
Hear objectively and in practical terms how compliance is being handled on the ground today, drawn from the day-to-day operations of our presenters’ organizations.
Who Should attend?
Importers • Customs Brokers • Freight Forwarders • Trade Attorneys • Students in International Trade
Mark Your Calendar — The Series Continues
October: Responsibilities of an Importer & Building a Strong Compliance Program
November: Leveraging Data & AI to Enhance Compliance Programs
December / January: Series Review, Interactive Q&A, and 2027 Planning Input
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