Public Course on
Webinar on understanding tariffs
This webinar will cover the definition, origins, and uses of a tariff, with a focus on its application in the context of Philippine foreign trade. It will help participants understand current issues surrounding the unilateral tariff actions of the United States and their implications for the future of the Philippines’ trade relations and economic development.
Journalists will find value in this webinar as it aims to assist the media in their role of communicating development challenges and contributing positively to public policy discussions arising from U.S. tariff actions.
Researchers, academics, and other non-media participants are also welcome to join.
This webinar charges a minimal fee of PHP1,000 per participant. It is part of AIJC’s efforts to empower journalists and further enhance their ability to inform the public on critical global and national issues.
Course Schedules:
April 29, 2025
2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Individual Rate: 1,000 PHP
Online Live via Zoom
Course Objectives
- To highlight crucial topics of concern for citizens regarding the impact of the United States’ unilateral tariff moves on the Philippines’ foreign trade and economic relations
- To foster an appreciation of the impact of tariff changes on the future direction of the country’s foreign trade and industrial development
- To assist journalists in their role of communicating development challenges and contributing positively to public policy discussions arising from US tariff actions
DURATION
1-Day Study
TIME COMMITMENT
3 Hours
FORMAT
Live Online Classes
DELIVERABLES
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
COURSE LANGUAGE
English
CERTIFICATION
Digital Certificate
PLATFORMS
Zoom
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand how tariffs are applied to different types of merchandise goods, the roles of agencies responsible for tariff formulation and enforcement, and the expected impact on the performance of the agriculture, industry, and services sectors.
- Gain insights into the process of implementing tariff changes, particularly in the context of supply chain arrangements and international trade commitments—both of the Philippines and other countries—in light of recent US tariff actions.
Course Schedules
April 29, 2025, 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Corporate Rates Available.
Special Packages and Rates are available for your organization.
Resource Person
The resource person is Dr. Thomas G. Aquino, AIJC Trustee and former Acting Secretary and Senior Undersecretary at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).