Successfully navigating trade agreements requires understanding not just tariffs but non-tariff barriers, regulatory alignment, and rules that determine preferential treatment.

Companies are increasingly designing flexible supply chains that can adapt as trade agreements change, rather than optimizing for current conditions.

Digital trade provisions in newer agreements often matter more than physical goods provisions for many industries, particularly those dealing with data flows and digital services.

Strategic trade agreement utilization involves proactively engaging with certification processes and special provisions that can create competitive advantages.