14/07/2015
Are Canadian exporters playing with a stacked deck?
Canadian exporters begin international negotiations with a negotiating deck already stacked in their favour, but this is an asset that many are not aware of.
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10/07/2015
9 incredible statistics that show the importance and scale of international trade
Despite its critical importance, most people probably have no clear picture of the real scope of international trade. Here are some incredible international trade statistics to help give perspective to this crucial industry.
09/07/2015
Optimistic about US – Cuba Trade? Not so fast!
When President Obama announced in April that the U.S. State Department would finally be taking Cuba off the list of state sponsors of terrorism, it set in motion a sense of optimism that diplomatic relations and trade would soon go back to normal with the Caribbean island country. However, US – Cuba trade is off to a slow start.
08/07/2015
Damien Violante, CITP|FIBP – Product Purchaser
Damien Violante is a Product Purchaser and Team Leader with over 10 years of experience in the industrial field.
Over the duration of his career, he has worked in all areas of supply chain management in an industrial setting, developing expertise in sourcing, purchasing, supplier relationship management and negotiation in North America and Europe.
07/07/2015
How to succeed in Africa by choosing partnership over corruption
There is no doubt that the continent of Africa is a land rich in opportunities for international businesses. With an abundance of natural resources, some of the world’s fastest growing economies, and booming demand for technological growth, it’s not hard to see why businesses look to succeed in Africa.
03/07/2015
Gather strong competitive intelligence to maximize your profitability in international markets
Competitive intelligence keeps a company informed about critical issues that might influence its profitability and ability to compete in the marketplace. It also enables decision makers to make more effective planning decisions.
02/07/2015
Report predicts major boom in U.S. trade from growing Asian economies
The United States stands to benefit in trade from the growth of Asian economies such as Vietnam and Korea, British bank HSBC said in a report in late May. U.S. trade is expected to benefit strongly from an uptick in growth in China, Vietnam, India, and other countries in Asia.
30/06/2015
How I am leveraging my education and experience for trade impact
I first became interested in trade during my time at business school in the Netherlands. The experience opened my eyes to many of the non-tariff barriers that enterprises face in reaching export markets and how businesses from a “small country” can actively participate in international trade. Now I am leveraging my experience and education for trade impact.
26/06/2015
5 effective strategies for building successful emerging market partnerships
It takes two to tango, and (at least) two parties to make an emerging markets deal. To set the stage for successful emerging market partnerships, there is a lot of work that has to be done.
25/06/2015
Is the TPP deal another “Giant Sucking Sound” or a path to 21st century shared prosperity?
Despite their loss in Congress this week, the vigorous opposition to TPP will continue when the actual treaty is finalized and presented to Congress for ratification. Is the TPP deal another giant sucking sound as former presidential candidate Ross Perot called the NAFTA agreement?