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2026 VMA Trade & Government Affairs Webinar Series: Translating Policy into Business Insight

Policy changes don’t stay in Washington—they affect sourcing, manufacturing, compliance, investment & manufacturing decisions, and competitiveness.

Exclusively for VMA and VRC members, this webinar series provides timely insights into the trade, regulatory, and legislative issues shaping the business environment for the industrial valve industry. Designed for executives as well as professionals in supply chain, purchasing, regulatory affairs, compliance, operations, sales, and government affairs, each briefing helps member companies stay ahead of rapidly evolving policy developments and the actions VMA is taking.

Led by VMA’s trusted government affairs advisors from Kelley Drye and Inside Beltway, each session delivers practical analysis of trade policy, tariffs, PFAS and other regulatory developments, legislative activity, and the broader issues affecting our industry. Members will also receive an update on VMA’s advocacy efforts—including the actions we are taking with Congress, federal agencies, and other policymakers to advance the interests of the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry.

While each webinar highlights a featured topic, attendees will also receive updates on other important legislative, regulatory, and trade developments, followed by an opportunity for live Q&A with our policy experts.

All webinars will be recorded and available in the Member Only Library for those not able to attend live. 

We encourage you to register for the full series and invite others from your company to participate.

Tuesday, July 28

@ 2PM Eastern

A significant shift in U.S. trade policy is expected this summer as the temporary 10% global tariffs implemented under Section 122 expire and are replaced by a new round of country-specific Section 301 tariffs affecting imports from more than 60 economies and the European Union.  Join us for an analysis of the latest tariff announcements, the outcomes of recent USTR investigations and public hearings, and how these changes could impact sourcing, supply chains, costs, and competitiveness for industrial valve manufacturers, distributors and suppliers.  We’ll also discuss additional trade actions on the horizon and what your company should be watching in the months ahead. Register Now.

Tuesday, August 18

@ 2PM Eastern

PFAS regulations continue to evolve at the state, federal, and international levels, creating new compliance challenges for manufacturers, distributors and suppliers. Join VMA for an update on the latest developments affecting the industrial valve industry, including Minnesota’s PFAS reporting requirements, New Mexico’s proposed labeling regulations, and global regulatory initiatives.

 

The webinar will also provide an update on VMA’s efforts to develop Currently Unavoidable Use (CUU) resources to support member companies and advocate for critical industrial applications of fluoropolymers. In addition to these featured topics, attendees will receive updates on other important PFAS developments and have the opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A. Register Now.

Tuesday, October 6

@ 2PM Eastern

Trade policy has become a central tool of U.S. foreign and economic strategy.  This webinar explores how geopolitical priorities are shaping trade policy, supply chains, industrial competitiveness, and global markets—and what these developments mean for industrial valve manufacturers, suppliers, and their customers. Register Now.

Tuesday, December 8

@ 2PM Eastern

With the midterm elections complete and a new Congress taking shape, what can businesses expect in 2027?  We’ll examine the election results, the evolving political landscape, and the legislative, regulatory, trade, tariff, and energy priorities most likely to influence the industrial valve industry in the year ahead. Register Now.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Abby Brown, Manager, Meetings & Events, for registration questions.

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