CaixaBank and Garrigues analyze the future of foreign trade in Murcia: Challenges and opportunities in an uncertain global scenario.

 

The meeting, entitled «Global trade in uncertain times: challenges, risks, and opportunities of a new scenario«, brought together experts and business leaders to analyze the key aspects of international trade and strategies to adapt to the increasing complexity of the environment.

 

The Agora of the office CaixaBank's All In One in Murcia became the epicenter of the debate on the future of foreign tradeMore than 50 attendees, including businesspeople and experts, participated in a conference that covered everything from macroeconomic and geopolitical perspectives to the impact of the tariff hike and the importance of customs classification.

Javier Álvaro Palomares de Miguel, coordinating manager of Corporate Banking Treasury at CaixaBank, opened the session with an analysis of the current macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape, offering a comprehensive overview of the challenges companies face in international trade.

 

The event, organized by CaixaBank and Garrigues, which brought together the main exporting and importing companies in the Region of Murcia, concluded with a networking session in which they exchanged experiences on the challenges and opportunities presented by international trade today.

 

"In such a volatile environment, it is essential that companies are prepared to anticipate and adapt to changes," he stated. Álvaro Palomares de Miguel, highlighting the importance of information and specialized advice.

Then Francisco Javier Pascual, Head of Foreign Trade at CaixaBank in the Region of Murcia, interviewed Arantxa de Luis and Gloria Francés, Counsel and Senior Associate in the VAT, Customs, and Indirect Tax Department at Garrigues. The discussion focused on the specific impact of the new tariff policies and strategies to mitigate their effects.

"Customs classification and the origin of goods are critical aspects that can determine a company's competitiveness in the international market," he stressed. Arantxa de Luis.

Gloria Francés added: "It is essential that companies have a thorough understanding of the special regimes and applicable regulations in order to optimize their costs and avoid unnecessary risks."

During the day, the importance of adaptation and resilience in an environment of increasing regulatory and economic pressure was highlighted. Participants exchanged experiences and analyzed the opportunities offered by the international trade nowadays.

The event concluded with a networking session that allowed attendees to expand their contacts and strengthen their business relationships. CaixaBank and Garrigues reinforced their commitment to the business community. Murcia, providing key tools and knowledge to improve your competitiveness in a constantly evolving market.

CaixaBank, as a leading institution for businesses in Spain, reaffirmed its support for the corporate sector with a specialized model and a team of highly qualified professionals.