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Training
Virtual
LinkedIn for Exporters: Winning Meetings with International Buyers
October 28, 2026
In this 60-minute session, Jeroen van Baren and Peter Sanders of Leads2Business share the methodology they developed to help companies enter new international markets by making smart use of LinkedIn. They will show what your profile looks like to a foreign buyer, how to build a shortlist of decision-makers with LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and how to write a connection request that gets a reply instead of being dismissed as automated spam.
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Training
Virtual
Accessing International Markets: Argentina
October 8, 2026
Join VEDP's International Trade team to learn about accessing Argentina!
If Argentina is on your business expansion target list, we invite you to learn more about the market during our upcoming free webinar on October 8.
Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
October 7, 2026
VEDP’s quarterly trade policy updates provide a snapshot of the latest trade and customs developments. This edition highlights the Administration’s expanded use of tariff authorities, including new Section 301 forced labor tariffs affecting 86 countries, additional tariffs on Brazil, Section 338 measures targeting Canada, and Section 232 actions covering drones and polysilicon products. It also covers import restrictions on quartz surface products and bulk-power system equipment, temporary tariff relief for beef, extensions of the AGOA and Haiti trade-preference programs, reciprocal U.S.-China product lists for potential tariff reductions, and a new trade agreement with Jordan. In addition, it provides updates on export control changes, heightened customs and supply chain enforcement, the expansion of forced labor import restrictions, IEEPA tariff refunds, and a court ruling upholding the elimination of the de minimis exemption—plus a special deep dive on new presidential authority to impose tariffs on Russia and countries purchasing Russian energy.
Training
Virtual
Using AI to Win International Customers
October 7, 2026
Artificial intelligence is changing how international buyers discover, evaluate, and engage with potential suppliers. While many conversations about AI focus on internal efficiency, this webinar explores how exporters can use AI to increase their visibility, strengthen credibility, and connect with customers in global markets. Based on original research and real-world experience, the session examines how AI-powered tools are influencing buyer behavior and what companies can do to adapt.
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Training
In-Person
Proven Paths to Global Markets and the Trade Mission Advantage
September 17, 2026
VEDP – International Trade and the City of Norfolk Economic Development hosted this discussion on trade missions, including the value of in-country visits and what they involve. Speakers also covered how the Advocacy Center of the U.S. International Trade Administration can help your company win international business, along with a panel of Virginia companies sharing their trade mission insights and experiences.
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Training
Virtual
Establishing a Presence in Foreign Markets
August 20, 2026
Watch the recording of this webinar for a practical discussion on the pathways companies use to establish a presence in foreign markets. Through insights from legal, business, and industry perspectives, you'll gain a clearer understanding of the considerations involved in different expansion options and hear firsthand lessons learned from a Virginia company that has navigated this journey.
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