03/01/2017
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2017
What global trade trends should you look out for in 2017? Let’s take a look and see what could be dominating the headlines you read over the next twelve months.
CETA
26/07/2016
Canadian SMEs can overcome CETA and Brexit uncertainty in Europe
How are Canadian SMEs responding to these tumultuous times? Is the European market still a viable destination for their economic success?
23/06/2016
CETA met with strong opposition on both sides of the Atlantic ahead of ratification
CETA was designed from the ground up to streamline the trade process between signing members, but has also been met with immense criticism on both sides of the Atlantic.
24/05/2016
How a ‘Brexit’ could affect the UK’s trade with North America
Supporters of the so-called “Brexit” say that continental Europe’s economic upheavals are holding back the British economy, while opponents contend that abandoning the EU could discourage investment in the UK market and lead to a recession.
26/04/2016
The future for North American trade is actually brighter than ever
Even amidst increasing global opportunities, the best path for growth for North American trade is through increased cooperation and trade with one another.
15/04/2016
What does the future of Agri-Trade hold?
At FITT we had a burning question: What does the future hold for the international trade in agriculture products?
07/03/2016
5 things you need to know about CETA
If CETA comes into effect, as early as 2016, it will eliminate 98% of the tariffs between the EU and Canada.
18/01/2016
How being part of a Global Trade Enthusiasts Meetup group can grow your career prospects
A Global Trade Enthusiasts Meetup group is an ideal place for import export professionals to get together and learn from each other’s experiences, to network, and to share common interests for business growth and development.
16/07/2015
13 ways Canadian SME’s can improve on their dismal export rates
For all the talk about Canada being a trading nation, we aren’t when it comes to small and medium sized enterprises. While SME’s account for roughly 95 percent of all companies in Canada, and create 65 percent of all jobs, Canadian SME export rates are at less than 2 percent.
31/10/2014
Canada and the UK take the lead in creating global international business standards
Early in 2014, we began our International Competency Standards (ICS) project with the goal of creating world-class industry standards and defining exactly what it takes to outperform the competition in global trade.