Never Tariffied

In this mini-podcast series, we outline how businesses can proactively manage, or avoid, disputes stemming from tariff volatility and political uncertainty, offering insights for legal and business professionals navigating cross-border challenges.

Friendship and Friction: Managing New Risks in U.S.-Canada Trade

November 19, 2025

In this week’s episode of Never Tariffied, Wiley's Tatiana Sainati and Matt Lapin are joined by Jessica Horwitz, Toronto-based partner at Bennett Jones LLP, to unpack the impact of new tariffs on U.S.-Canada supply chains, why some businesses were caught off guard, and strategies for dealing with these new risks.

Together, they explore how companies are adapting through supply chain and customer diversification, smarter contracts, and risk-sharing strategies, while uncovering the silver lining: a push toward resilience and innovation in global trade. Will change continue to be the new normal for this decades-long trade partnership? Find out on the second installment of the Never Tariffied mini-series.

Trade Disputes Unpacked

September 12, 2025

In the premiere episode of Never Tariffied, Wiley partner Tatiana Sainati and special counsel Matt Lapin tackle the trillion-dollar question: what can businesses actually do to help navigate the current unpredictable international trade environment?

From shifting tariffs and regulatory shakeups to disrupted supply chains, they unpack how recent policy changes are part of broader global trends, why uncertainty has become the new normal, and how this new environment is impacting international business. Join the discussion to discover practical strategies for spotting and mitigating risks in commercial agreements and how to keep your business ready to tackle potential issues with international suppliers and customers.