On April 28, state and national industry and trade experts participated in OBI’s Oregon Trade Summit, a virtual event focused on the effects of tariffs on Oregon’s export economy. A recording of the webinar is available for anyone who couldn’t attend. See the links to the right.
The summit included:
- Oregon: A State of Trade. An overview of Oregon’s import and export activity, presented by Dr. Mike Wilkerson of ECOnorthwest.
- Federal Landscape Update and Q&A with Isabelle Icso, senior director of international policy with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
- Panel: Challenges and Opportunities for Oregon Business and Industries, moderated by Tim DuRoche, director of programs, WorldOregon. Panelists include:
- Sean Daoud, vice president, PNW Metal Recycling
- Amanda Hoey, CEO, Oregon Wheat Commission and Oregon Wheat Growers League
- Subramania Krishnakumar, president, Siltronic Corporation Portland
- Kari Mahe, CEO, Wine by Joe/Dobbes Family Winery
- Curtis Robinhold, executive director, Port of Portland
- Closing Remarks and Next Steps, Angela Wilhelms, president and CEO, OBI
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