Contract and Procurement Considerations in the Age of Tariffs

The emerging trade “war” between the United States and Canada will have a significant impact on procurement supply chains and ongoing and upcoming projects.   

On March 14, MLT Aikins lawyers Scott Masson and Andrew Konopelny will provide practical tools for organizations facing the uncertainty of U.S. tariffs.

In this 90-minute webinar, we will examine the contractual provisions that impact the responsibility for tariffs and provide some recommendations for incorporating tariff-related protection in your contract and procurement documents.

Learning outcomes: 

• How to allocate risk of future tariffs in your contract documents

• Understanding and managing the risk of tariff impacts under your existing contracts including claims for force majeure, delay claims and claims for price adjustments

• Approaching procurements with tariffs in mind including restrictions on participation of U.S. companies

• Terms to look for when reviewing vendor, supplier and subcontractor quotes