USCIB Engages at the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) in Mexico City

Mike Rousek, Vice President, Customs and Trade Facilitation at USCIB, spoke attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) Regional Roundtable on January 13 in Mexico City. The A2C2 initiative supports the US government's efforts to achieve fair and balanced trade across the Asia Pacific. The Roundtable, hosted by the US Government, focused on the supply chain digitalization journey as part of increasing efficiency and building resilience in the region.

A wide range of private sector representatives, including USCIB members, and APEC government experts, discussed the digitalization of trade and customs procedures. Panelists highlighted stakeholder engagement, change management strategies, and skill development as elements of success.

USCIB members Lisa Schroeter (Dow), Sandra Fallgatter (Walmart), and Mario Palacios (Applied Materials) were featured speakers on the Industry Spotlight panel sharing their perspectives on retail, chemicals, and semiconductors in their supply chain digitalization endeavors.

Leah Liston, Director for Customs and Trade Affairs at the Office of the US Trade Representative, hosted the roundtable.