Butzel Attorney to Discuss Trade and Tariffs During Automation Alley’s Integr8 Roundtable on May 13

TROY, Mich. – Butzel international trade law attorney Jennifer Smith-Veluz will be featured during Automation Alley’s Integr8 Roundtable on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The program is titled, “Trade, Tariffs & Tension: Manufacturing in a Fractured Global Economy.”

Manufacturers today face a volatile global landscape–from shifting tariffs to supply chain decoupling and the impact of geopolitical unrest. This roundtable will convene trade experts, policy analysts, and business leaders to explore how American manufacturers can stay competitive, agile, and globally aware in an increasingly unpredictable world. Click here for a link to the Agenda.

Smith-Veluz is a trusted advisor and seasoned advocate, known for guiding clients through the complexities of international trade law with precision and foresight. With nearly two decades of experience representing clients across a wide range of industries, she delivers practical, strategic solutions to help businesses navigate the evolving global trade landscape and achieve their compliance and commercial goals.

Her practice focuses on international trade matters, including international trade agreements and dispute resolution, antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, export controls, economic sanctions and embargoes, anti-boycott laws, customs compliance, and trade adjustment assistance. Clients rely on Smith-Veluz’s representation before key federal agencies such as the International Trade Commission, Department of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection, Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Office of the US Trade Representative, and the Department of Labor.

Smith-Veluz’s work often includes conducting detailed compliance assessments and due diligence reviews in mergers and acquisitions, helping businesses mitigate risk and capitalize on global opportunities.

Appointed to the US North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Chapter 19 and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Chapter 10 Roster of Panelists from 2019 to 2023, Smith-Veluz adjudicated trade remedy disputes–further reflecting the depth of her experience in international trade law and dispute resolution. She serves in leadership roles including as Co-Chair of the Publications Committee of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association (CITBA) and as a member of the Georgetown University Law Center International Trade Update Advisory Board.