Hidden Trade Risks: Understanding Antidumping and Countervailing Duties

September 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM ET

Antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) cases remain one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, trade enforcement tools affecting U.S. businesses. New petitions are being filed across a growing range of industries, and companies that fail to identify AD/CVD exposure can face significant duty liability, supply chain disruptions, and costly enforcement actions.

This one-hour webinar will provide a practical overview of the U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty investigation process, recent developments shaping the AD/CVD landscape, and key strategies companies can use to proactively manage risk. Whether your business is considering filing a petition, responding to an investigation, or evaluating potential AD/CVD exposure within its supply chain, understanding these procedures is critical in today’s trade environment.

In This Webinar, You Will Learn:

• The fundamentals of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations
• How AD/CVD orders can impact importers, manufacturers, exporters, and supply chains
• The impact of the various Trump tariffs on the calculation of AD/CVD duty rates
• The roles of the U.S. Department of Commerce and International Trade Commission
• Key stages of an AD/CVD investigation and what to expect at each step
• When to pursue an administrative review and how it can affect duty liability
• When a scope ruling may be appropriate and how scope issues arise
• Recent AD/CVD developments, enforcement trends, and notable cases
• How companies can identify potential AD/CVD exposure before it becomes a costly problem
• Best practices for import compliance, supplier due diligence, and risk mitigation
• Strategic considerations for petitioners and respondents navigating AD/CVD proceedings

Presenters: 

• Jennifer Diaz, President, Diaz Trade Law 
• David Craven, Of Counsel, Diaz Trade Law 
• Fred Cao, Attorney, Diaz Trade Law

Who should attend: 

• Importers 
• Manufacturers 
• Customs Brokers 
• Regulatory Affairs Professionals 
• In-house Legal Counsel 
• Product Development Managers 
• Others interested in Customs Compliance

REGISTER HERE