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Global Trade Dynamics: Business, Policy, and Legal Insights for German Businesses

German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) South SME Business Development Conference

    Speaking Engagements
  • April 17, 2025

Elizabeth Gibbes and Eli Underwood led a discussion about international trade during the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) South small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Business Development Conference in Greenville, South Carolina.

The panel explored the complex landscape of global trade, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by German businesses. Elizabeth and Eli were joined on the panel by German business and economic leaders to highlight the latest trends, policies, and legal frameworks shaping international commerce, including the impact of tariffs and other executive orders on international business operations. Key topics included:

  • Business Strategies: Effective approaches for German companies to navigate and thrive in the global market.
     
  • Policy Developments: Analysis of recent policy changes and their implications for international trade.
     
  • Legal Considerations: Essential legal insights to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in cross-border transactions.

The conference also included Parker Poe Consulting principal Sven Gerzer discussing key considerations for businesses expanding in the United States.

The GACC conference is geared toward small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which serve as the backbone of global and European economies.