CITP Spotlight: Samatha Richards – Key Account Manager, Trealmont Trade Lane Inc.
For Samatha Richards, CITP her journey in international trade began with intention, determination, and a clear passion for global business. Her path started in the…
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How to design a product ready for export
Founders set up businesses for many reasons, but the most common motivations include spotting an underserved market, leveraging their own abilities or networks, or simply…
How can businesses, and the trade professionals who support them, move forward with confidence in a volatile world?
Global trade has rarely felt more uncertain, or more full of opportunity. That tension was at the heart of the panel discussion at the 2026…
6 Essential questions every international business professional should be asking before they go global
Expanding into international markets has always required ambition. Today, it requires something more: disciplined preparation. With geopolitical tensions reshaping supply chains, unilateral tariffs disrupting established…
How to tap into the best resource for export success – experience
It’s a messy time for businesses wanting to grow internationally. The disruption of the 75-year old “international rules based order”, geopolitical situations, and the upending…
Why global trade is within reach for small and mid-sized businesses
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are driving more of North America’s export activity than ever before. According to Global Affairs Canada, SME export participation rose…
How to land a role in the international trade job market
A quick browse through most LinkedIn feeds these days, and you’ll see a common theme that everyone is talking about: today’s tough job market. HR managers are complaining that potential employees are ghosting interviews, job seekers are ranting…
How to handle (and avoid) 5 of the most common types of trade disputes
In business, foresight always outdoes hindsight – and so it is in international trade. But that’s easier said than done. Operating across borders routinely exposes…
5 customs violations that lead to costly penalties – and how to avoid them
Customs violations are a major risk for businesses of all sizes. From multinational corporations to mid-sized manufacturers, errors in classification, valuation, and documentation can lead…
Top 10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be yet another game-changing year for global trade. With new technologies like AI shaking up manufacturing, digital currencies speeding up…