Global Atlanta

The world is here.

The world is here.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Topics
    • Business
      • Law
    • Culture
    • Diplomacy
      • Consular Conversations
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Trade
  • Regions
    • Africa
      • Ghana
      • Senegal
      • South Africa
    • Americas
      • Argentina
      • Brazil
      • Canada
      • Colombia
      • Costa Rica
      • Cuba
      • Haiti
      • Mexico
    • Asia
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
    • Europe
      • Belgium
      • France
      • Germany
      • Ireland
      • Netherlands
      • Turkey
      • United Kingdom
    • Middle East – North Africa
      • Israel
    • Southeast Asia
  • Events
  • Directories
    • Consulates and Chambers
    • International Experts in Georgia
    • Our Sponsors
  • Jobs

  • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • Trade

Annual Manufacturing Forum to Talk Trade and Tariffs Oct. 2 

September 26, 2018 | Trevor Williams

George Boyd Jr. stands in front of a nearly finished casting in the machine shop that will be used as a knuckle on the front end of an excavator. Mr. Boyd is a speaker on NGM's trade and tariffs panel.

The annual event by trade group Next Generation Manufacturing is yet again homing in on international issues as factory owners in Georgia grapple with new realities in the global economy. 

One among many panel discussions at the all-day event next Tuesday, Oct. 2, will focus on “The Three T’s — Tariffs, Taxes and Trade Deals and Their Effect on the Industry.” 

Once again to be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the forum is designed to help Georgia factories prepare for the future of their industry by enhancing competitiveness across a variety of metrics. 

An increasing source of angst has been uncertainty over how turmoil touched off by President Trump in the trade arena will affect their sourcing costs, the resiliency of supply chains and their exports sales prospects. 

Speakers on the panel include: 

  • George Boyd, Vice President & General Counsel, Goldens Foundry & Machine Company (Read more about the company in this Global Atlanta story.)
  • Kristen Lane, Director Trade Compliance, Acuity Lighting
  • Melissa Lindh, CFO, Universal Alloy Corporation
  • Jim Reed, President, YKK Corporation of America

At last year’s edition, speakers at a similar panel were split on the effects of Mr. Trump’s “America First” policies, which were then much more speculative than they are today in the midst of a tariff volley with China. 

Learn more about the event, get the full program and register here. 

Read more from last year’s event: Georgia Factory Owners Split on Trump’s ‘America First’ Trade Policies

Join more than 11,000 subscribers receiving our weekly update and monthly focus newsletters:

Articles Related to United States

Newnan Auto Investor Has Global Ties, Especially in China

East West Buys North Carolina Factory to Kick-Start U.S. Expansion

Georgia Manufacturers Talk Tariffs, Cybersecurity With View Toward October Summit

More News

  • India
    • Business
    • Economic Development

Marshall Automation, a ‘Smart Manufacturing’ Firm From India, Opens Duluth Office

    • Business
  • Georgia Solar Employment Falls 14 Percent Amid Trade Uncertainty

    • Trade
  • UPS to Support White House Initiative to Promote Women’s Exports 

    • Australia
    • Indonesia
    • Korea
    • Mexico
    • Turkey
      • Diplomacy
      • Education
      • Politics
      • Trade

    Commentary: Mexico Finds New Avenue for Responsible Diplomacy With Like-Minded Countries

    • United Kingdom
      • Diplomacy
      • Economic Development
      • Politics

    Georgia Lawmakers Show Bipartisan Love for the United Kingdom

    Weekly News Update

    Upcoming Events

    Sat 16

    Stories Without an End: Power, Beauty & Wisdom of Women in African Art of the Mehta Collection

    January 18 - April 21
    Atlanta
    United States
    Sat 16

    Rialto Series: Farruquito – Smoldering Gypsy Flamenco

    February 16 at 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Sun 17

    2019 Chinese Business Association of Atlanta Annual Dinner/Meeting

    February 17 at 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Chamblee GA
    United States
    Mon 18

    Lunch & Discussion with Annette Schavan: Technical Skill Training as Catalyst for Innovation

    February 18 at 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Atlanta
    United States
    Mon 18

    Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tour

    February 18 at 1:45 pm - February 27 at 3:00 pm
    Atlanta GA
    United States
    Tue 19

    Six Years in a North Vietnam Prison Camp

    February 19 at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Atlanta GA
    United States
    Tue 19

    Ireland: TradeBridge Business Opportunities & Connections

    February 19 at 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
    Savannah GA
    United States

    View More…

    Latest Global Jobs Around Atlanta

    • Program Coordinator
      World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    • Social Media Coordinator
      World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    • Customer Service Representative
      gatc LP
    • Executive Assistant to the President/Meeting Planner
      USA Poultry & Egg Export Council
    • Accountant/Controller
      YER USA, Inc.
    • Director Israeli Desk
      YER USA, Inc.
    • Associate Director of Undergraduate Programming and Online and Professional Education
      Georgia Institute of Technology - School of Modern Languages
    • Logistics Intern
      AJC Logistics
    • Educational Outreach Intern
      Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
    • Gift-In-Kind Specialist
      MedShare International, Inc.
    • Administrative Assistant - International Recruitment
      YER USA, Inc.
    • Program & Research Intern
      World Affairs Council of Atlanta
    Global Atlanta

    For more than 20 years, Global Atlanta has been the only publication devoted to tracking Atlanta's rise as a center for international business, education and culture.

    The world is here.

    Engage

    • About Us
    • Advertise
    • Post a Job
    • Submit an International Event
    • Subscribe to Global Atlanta Newsletters
    • Write for us

    Join more than 11,000 readers getting the latest international business news each week

    By accessing GlobalAtlanta.com, you agree to the following Terms of Use.

    Review Our Privacy Policy

    All content © 1993-2019 GlobalAtlanta.com, All Rights Reserved. GlobalAtlanta.com is published by the Agio Press, Inc. 659 Auburn Ave., Suite 119, Atlanta, Ga., 3031