Peter Friedmann, known as “Our man in DC”, is coming to Portland for his annual address to CRCBFA.

Peter is counsel for the CRCBFA and the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Forwarders, and has direct knowledge of the issues that impact us, & our clients. As we all know there have been many changes and challenges that 2019 had in store for the industry and our clients. You won't want to miss what Peter has to share with us and what is in store for our industry for 2020.  Peter will be covering the below questions pertaining to the current US-China Tariff War. 

· What will be the real impacts to the PNW Maritime and Port world? 

· Is it really about tariffs? 

· How did it happen, and where is it going? 

· Could it be permanent? 

· Why does Congress support it (or at least not oppose it)? 

· How are industry and agriculture adapting, and what does it mean for air and ocean shipping?-

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 No topic is off limits. Peter loves to answer our questions make sure to come prepared and ready for an engaging conversation.