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Committee: Global Affairs and Trade

Results

Thank you to everyone in the Global Affairs Committee who joined us onsite at Engage 2026 and shared valuable feedback during our discussions about the new International Trade course.

As a reminder, the course is now live and available for members to access. You can find it under “Education Courses” on the website, or quickly access it by clicking here.

Your insights and suggestions are already helping shape future lessons and enhancements, and we greatly appreciate the time you took to provide input.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this resource with your colleagues and networks. If you know members who are interested in international trade, global markets, tariffs, supply chains, or related topics, encourage them to take advantage of the course now.

Thank you again for your engagement and support. We look forward to continuing to build educational resources that help our industry navigate the evolving global trade landscape.

We also hope to see many of you in Phoenix this October for the ILMA Annual Meeting, where we’ll continue these important conversations and connect with industry peers from around the world.

The European Union’s chemicals regulatory framework is undergoing a period of significant and accelerating change — and its reach extends well beyond European borders. ILMA’s Safety, Health, Environment and Regulatory Affairs (SHERA) Committee is establishing a dedicated EU Chemicals Regulation Working Group that will serve as the Association’s primary internal mechanism for tracking EU regulatory proceedings, coordinating with European industry counterparts, including ATIEL and UEIL, and developing policy positions and advocacy strategies on behalf of U.S. lubricant manufacturers. Learn more >

To participate, please contact ILMA regulatory counsel Jorge Roman at jroman@bmalaw.net.

Global Affairs & Trade Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 23
3:10 – 4:30 pm, Esetero A-B

Explore the latest global trade and supply chain dynamics, including transportation logistics, geopolitical impacts from the Middle East conflict and ILMA’s actions to address ongoing supply challenges. Attendees will also get a demonstration of ILMA’s new online Import/Export Course.

Global Affairs & Trade Committee Meeting

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida

Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Addison Ballroom

The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, Florida

On 8 May, the European Commission launched a public consultation (open until 10 June) to gather feedback on the impact of US tariffs on European goods and on the proposed list of US products that could be subject to EU counter-tariffs. Base oils are not included, but certain lubricant products, and particularly additives, may be subject to tariffs if negotiations with the US are not satisfactory. As additives play a critical role in the formulation of lubricants and their inclusion could disrupt the industry, weaken the EU’s competitiveness, and impose higher costs on consumers, UEIL will reply to the consultation. UEIL Members are also encouraged to do the same to strengthen our collective position.

Given that the tariff situation is front and center for ILMA members, Andras Koppanyi of McGriff wanted to share this webinar from Marsh McLennan with committee members.

Navigating geopolitical risk and uncertainty:
The impact of changing trade policies

The uncertainty surrounding the evolving trade and tariff environment is creating significant challenges, and raising many questions, for businesses worldwide.

Join Marsh McLennan geopolitical and finance experts to explore the potential impacts of the changing trade landscape and how businesses can protect operations against volatility, strengthen organizational resilience for long-term success and help prepare their workforces for the future.

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Time: 10:00 – 11:00 am ET

Featured speakers:

  • Carolina Klint, Chief Commercial Officer, Europe, Marsh McLennan
  • James Crask, Global Head of Multinational Clients, Marsh Advisory
  • Dan Tannebaum, Partner, Global Anti-Financial Crime Practice Leader, Oliver Wyman
  • Tauseef Rahman, Partner, Career, Mercer
  • Jayan Dhru, Managing Director, Global Analytics and Advisory, Guy Carpenter

 For the latest insights on navigating trade policies, please visit Marsh McLennan geopolitical resource center.

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The file attachment contains the agenda for the 2025 ILMA Engage Global Affairs & Trade Committee Meeting, Thursday, April 3, 3:20-4:20pm in Crystal H-I. Your participation is vital to the success of ILMA, and we appreciate your time and input. Feel free to leave a comment on this post, or reach out to us at communications@ilma.org. We look forward to seeing you!

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