The rules of global trade have changed once again. Following the April 2025 announcement of sweeping tariffs— including a baseline 10% on all trading partners and reciprocal measures targeting China—manufacturers are under urgent pressure to stabilize costs, reduce lead times, and maintain profitability. This expert panel unpacks the true scope of the tariff impact— not just on material costs, but on customs delays, regulatory uncertainty, and strategic sourcing decisions. More importantly, we explore how manufacturers can leverage their own data and new AI-driven tools to stay ahead.

Hosted by Aaron Lober, VP of Marketing at CADDi, the panel features Yushiro Kato, CEO of CADDi, and Patrick Harrigan, CADDi’s VP of Partnerships, in a candid discussion about real solutions for:

• Reducing supplier risk and discovering new partners onshore
• Identifying design-driven cost savings opportunities
• Avoiding customs gridlock and overpayments
• Building a resilient, adaptive supply chain strategy

This session is ideal for VP- and C-level leaders in manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement who are AI-curious and looking to gain a strategic edge in uncertain times. We’ll close with a brief look at how CADDi is already helping U.S. manufacturers stabilize costs and simplify sourcing across borders.