Global Geopolitical and Economic Outlook 2021/2022
Pete Menlo, Global Trade, Customs and Economics Consultant, presented most recent information on global logistics and trade.
This meeting was held in hybrid format from Greenville, SC, with a dinner from Tropical Grill. Attendees followed CDC recommended protocols.
Pete Mento specializes in the elimination, recovery and minimization of duties associated with importing and exporting. He also assists companies with import and export trade compliance, audit defense and cargo security programs. He is considered one of the most insightful and connected trade professionals in the world and his projects have recovered over $1 Billion in duties, taxes and fees over his 20 year career.
Pete has served as Partner and Practice Leader for the Customs Practices of Tax Firms like Ryan, KPMG and Crowe. In these rolls he has established important connections between tax, finance and trade for his clients.
He has also run the global Customs operations and consultancies for major Freight Forwarding Firms like Expeditors, C.H. Robinson and Crane Worldwide. He now consults private firms and transportation companies in the development, marketing and innovation of Customs, Regulatory and Global Trade Products, Secured Transportation Offerings, Trade Consultancy, Integrated Managed Services and Software Solutions.
Pete is a Customs House Broker who also received his ALM in Government (Trade Theory Focus) from Harvard University and did his undergraduate work at Maine Maritime Academy where he served five consecutive terms as a member of the advisory board.
A Trade Academic who has written many articles and work papers on Trade Theory and Trade Practices, His PhD studies at the University of Durham in the United Kingdom in Trade Law focused on the role programs like C-TPAT and AEO had on the global economy.
Pete provided an overview of our current political and economic condition in a clear and entertaining manner. He was open and very knowledgable in current affiars. When his view points were challenged in the Q&A, he was able to provide insight in a succinct and simplified manner. A speaker well worth listening to!
Presentation used during the presentation is provided. Recording can be provided on request.
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