Navigating the Tariff Landscape: Insights for Security Manufacturers
For the last 40 years, globalization and worldwide supply chains have been a major priority across industries and have dominated economic trends; however, recent shifts towards domestic industrial growth and pandemic-related disruptions are quickly changing this economic model. In his second term, President Trump has advocated for placing tariffs on a variety of products in order to revitalize American manufacturing, but what does this mean for the security industry, where global production is the norm?
In this timely panel discussion, we’ll discuss the complexities of navigating tariffs in the security industry. The panelists will discuss how organizations in the security industry can handle challenging questions like how to respond to tariffs on nondomestic goods to supply chain changes.
Join us for an informative and interactive conversation.
Date
- May 21 2025
Time
- 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Other Locations
- 1201 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005
Speakers
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Dave McCarthyProgram Manager, Government Relations, Axis CommunicationsDave McCarthy is an experienced public policy professional with a decade of experience in technology and government relations. After completing a BA in economics and political science from Florida State University, McCarthy worked in government advocacy at the federal, state, and local levels monitoring a wide range of policy issues in the tech space. After working at organizations in the nation’s capital, McCarthy joined the government relations program within Axis Communications, where he focuses on a variety of technology issues facing the greater security industry. In his position, McCarthy oversees legislative and policy developments, manages collaboration with industry associations and works internally to ensure product line compliance with government regulations.
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Wes SudduthPartner, Venable
