BEMA-U Market Minute
30 Minutes of Insights,
30 Minutes of Impact
What is BEMA-U Market Minute?
BEMA-U Market Minute is a member-exclusive quarterly webinar series designed to keep you informed, prepared, and ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing world.
Each 60-minute session delivers:
- 30 minutes of expert-led content focused on the current state of the baking industry
- 30 minutes of open discussion for questions, insights, and real-time industry dialogue
From tariffs, trade policy, and the cost of metals to supply chain pressures and the broader geopolitical atmosphere, Market Minute translates complex global forces into practical, industry-specific takeaways. Subject matter experts will break down what’s happening now, what’s on the horizon, and what it all means for your business.
BEMA-U Market Minute: What’s Changed with Tariffs—and What’s Next?
September 24, 2026 | 1PM CT | Join Us Online
A return to rising tariff costs? Get the latest on trade policy impacting baking machinery and equipment.
Since our last BEMA-U Market Minute, trade policy has continued to evolve. With the current phase of President Trump’s trade policy quickly taking shape, importers are once again navigating an increasingly complex tariff landscape.
Join us September 24th for a fresh update on the latest tariff and trade policy developments impacting the cross-border movement of baking machinery and equipment. We’ll look at what has changed since our previous Market Minutes, what companies should be watching now, and what these developments could mean for sourcing, costs, and business planning.
During this Market Minute, we’ll discuss:
- The expiration of Section 122 tariffs and what comes next
- Implementation of Section 301 forced labor tariffs
- The latest developments surrounding Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum
- Expectations for pending trade investigations and their potential impact on the industry
- Prospects for never-before-used trade authorities and additional tariff actions
- The current status of USMCA
- News and developments related to IEEPA tariff refunds
- The outlook for trade policy through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027
With trade policy continuing to shift, staying current is critical. Join BEMA-U for the latest insights and an opportunity to ask questions about what these changes could mean for your company.
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BEMA-U Market Minute Details
Professionals at ALL LEVELS of BEMA member companies who are responsible for strategy, operations, procurement, finance, and planning—and anyone who needs timely intelligence to support better decisions.
Created by BEMA-U for today’s rapidly shifting business environment, Market Minute ensures members stay informed, connected, and prepared for what’s ahead.
- Stay current on key trends and market drivers
- Understand how geopolitics and economics are impacting the baking sector
- Engage directly with subject matter experts and fellow members
- Access practical tools you can apply immediately
The Intelligence Age: What’s Real, What’s Next, and What to Do Now, Presented by BIF
Nick Pericle has spent the last decade working with manufacturers and distributors across the country, from branches to boardrooms. As founder of Tenexity AI, he focuses on helping organizations in the supply chain understand and implement artificial intelligence in practical and impactful ways. Nick architects solutions and leads digital transformation projects that save organizations tens of thousands of efficiency hours and add tens of millions to their bottom lines. His approach with AI focuses on moving past the theory and abstract to show organizations exactly how AI can improve their operations today and what their future looks like with this technology integrated throughout their business.
Navigating Tariffs & Trade Policy In 2026
Shawn Jarsoz’s tenure in international trade spans more than 25 years managing global sourcing/supply issues on behalf of U.S. companies of all sizes as well as related industry associations, primarily in the food and agriculture sector. Shawn is a cleared industry advisor to the U.S. Government on trade issues affecting U.S. small, minority and women-led businesses (past Chair, Industry Trade Advisory Committee/ITAC 9), and served on USDA’s Agriculture Trade Advisory Committee (ATAC) for processed foods for two terms from 2008 to 2015. She has been a licensed U.S. Customs broker since 2007 and is a Certified Customs Specialist. Along with members of her TradeMoves’ team, she is a Certified Global Business Professional.
Before establishing TradeMoves in 2006, Shawn was Director for Global Regulatory Affairs for another top consulting firm which she joined from its U.S.-EU affiliate. She previously worked for Chrysler’s Washington Affairs office, where she monitored American-manufactured automobiles’ access into Japan as well as U.S.-EU initiatives towards mutual recognition of automotive standards. Overseas, Shawn provided in-country logistics support to Amoco Eurasia Petroleum Company invested in Russia. Prior to that, she worked in the business-government section of Consular Services at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow.
Shawn received her Bachelor’s from the University of Michigan and MBA from George Washington University, where she was awarded the Wolcott Fellowship in International Business. Shawn is honored to sit on the Advisory Council for GWU’s Center for International Business Education and Research (GW-CIBER).
Market Minute Q1 2026 Replay – Navigating Tariffs & Trade Policy in 2026
Presentation Materials
Tariff Codes
Tariff Codes Chart
Market Minute Q2 2026 Replay – Navigating Tariffs & Trade Policy in 2026 – Follow Up
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