The US tariff case as a stress test for global trade readiness
14 Feb 20266 min read
Summary
- Existing US tariffs remain in force, with no clear timeline or interim relief. For businesses trading with the US, the issue is not just the legal question but operating under conditions that could shift without warning.
- Tariffs could change in scope, structure, or duration. Each scenario carries different operational and commercial implications, making it difficult to rely on a single planning assumption.
- Data quality, system flexibility, contractual design, and supply chain choices shape how well organizations absorb policy shocks while waiting for clarity.
While artificial intelligence dominated much of the conversation around the future of trade compliance, the second half of the International Trade Trust Compliance Network’s inaugural webinar grounded participants firmly in uncertainty.Dr. Chabaporn Wenzel, a veteran of global customs, export controls, sanctions, and regulatory compliance with more than two decades of experience, unpacked the ongoing US tariff dispute now under review by the US Supreme Court. Her message to businesses was that the outcome matters less than whether your operations are ready to absorb it.
About Dr. Chabaporn Wenzel
Dr. Chabaporn Wenzel is a specialist in customs, international trade, export controls, sanctions, and regulatory compliance, with more than 20 years of global experience. She has held senior leadership roles across customs and tax operations, legal and government affairs, licensing, and import-export management, with deep expertise in the automotive sector. Dr. Wenzel has led major market access and compliance initiatives across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East, helping organisations strengthen regulatory resilience and optimise global trade operations. She holds law degrees from Thammasat University and Ludwig Maximilian University, including a Doctor of Laws in international trade.
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