Trade Panel Planned for North America Stage at Metstrade 2025

When Metstrade runs next week, Nov. 18-20, in Amsterdam, the global marine industry will see an exciting new chapter for North America. For the first time, the Canada and U.S.A. pavilions will co-locate in Hall 12, establishing a unified presence that reflects the region's innovation, craftsmanship, and leadership in recreational boating. At the center of this new hub is the North America Stage, a collaboration between NMMA, the International BoatBuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), and Soundings Trade Only, offering three days of sessions designed to educate, inspire, and connect marine professionals from around the world.

One of the presentations featured on the North America Stage, is a panel titled: The 3Ts: Trade, Tariffs and Taxes Impacting the Global Marine Industry.

Taking place on Tuesday, Nov. 18, the 3Ts panel will explore how current and proposed policies are affecting the marine industry across key geographic regions, what businesses should know now, and how to position themselves for future success. Panelists include Clay Crabtree, NMMA; Philip Easthill, European Boating Industry; Joe Lynch, ICOMIA; Marie-France MacKinnon, NMMA Canada; and, moderated by Michele Goldsmith with Soundings Trade Only.

As the global landscape continues to shift, the panel will cover how these changes may impact the global recreational marine industry and where opportunities for growth exist. This event is designed to equip marine businesses with the insight they need to take informed action, protect their interests, and plan for growth and success. Topics will include competitiveness, global trade policy shifts, supply chain planning, and how to thrive in a dynamic and unpredictable economic environment.

Visitors to Hall 12 will find a dynamic showcase of materials, systems, and services from U.S. and Canadian suppliers serving the global marine marketplace. Anchored by NMMA (#12.902), IBEX (#12.909), and Soundings Trade Only (#12.700), the space will serve as a central meeting point for collaboration, innovation, and business growth.

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