DATE: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
During President Trump’s second term, the United States has reevaluated its commitment to the rules-based trading system it helped establish after World War II, upending existing trade commitments in an effort to reshape trade flows and address a persistent U.S. trade deficit. In this session, we will discuss the impact this strategy has had on trade relations with Latin America, where the United States has more free trade agreements than any other region, first and foremost the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, negotiated in President Trump’s first term. Mexico and Canada are Nebraska’s #1 and #2 export markets, representing $3.4 billion in exports, illustrating the critical importance of hemispheric trade to Nebraska and the Midwest.
Join us on Wednesday, September 30th, for an interactive discussion with Kellie Meiman Hock and Ricardo Zuniga, long-time diplomats and trade negotiators, as they explore Latin America Trade Dynamics and what these developments could mean for your business. Andy Schilling, Honorary Consul for Japan to Nebraska, will moderate the discussion.
This is also MITA’s annual meeting where all members in attendance will cast their vote on the proposed 2026-2027 Board of Director slate! Come meet your new Board of Directors and network with fellow international trade professionals!
TIME:
8:30 am-9:00 am: Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 am-11:00 am: Seminar
FEE:
Platinum, Gold and Silver Members: Free
Bronze Members: $35/person
Non-Members: $75/person
Faculty/Retirees: $25/person
Students: Free
ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP, AND SEVERAL OTHERS, FOR FREE BY JOINING MITA TODAY!
LOCATION:
Tiburon Banquet Facility
10302 S 168th Street
Omaha, NE
More information HERE!