15/03/2016
What are the U.S. presidential candidates saying about international trade?
It’s important to know what each of the presidential candidates has said about international trade to be fully informed in this critical issue.
NAFTA
10/02/2016
FACE OFF: Two sides of the TPP – Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS)
In getting to the bottom of the issues that matter, we bring you the main arguments for and against one of the most controversial provisions in the agreement – the Investor State Dispute Settlement and Investment Chapter.
25/01/2016
Canadian exporters: here’s how to register to do business with the U.S. Government
Registering to do business with the U.S. Government opens a new world of opportunities for your company. As I mentioned in the first article in this series, before any importer or exporter can take on a new market, they need to do extensive research to ensure their product or service is a match with the buyer’s needs.
21/08/2015
FITT-ALDO intern is wowing her new colleagues with enthusiasm, experience and know-how
“In every class there are always a couple of students who bring energy, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit to the group. When an amazing opportunity such as an internship appears, they are quick to recognize the challenge and rise to it.” Ennio Vita-Finzi, Professor of the International Commerce Import/Export program at LaSalle College in Montreal, is talking about this year’s FITT-ALDO intern, Caroline Zhang.
14/08/2015
Can nearshoring give you an edge over your competition, or will it cost too much in the long run?
Companies are constantly looking for ways to expand their profit margins, and nearshoring has become a popular method. But is it the right choice for your business?
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.
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.
28/05/2015
Exporters and Rules of Origin: Get in on NAFTA’s benefits and avoid heavy penalties
The “Rules of Origin” under NAFTA are the criteria used to determine the country of origin of a product that is being imported or exported within the NAFTA region.
As part of NAFTA, the United States, Canada and Mexico (the “Parties”) have all agreed to reduce and/or eliminate tariffs on goods that originate from their respective territories. However, the Parties continue to apply significantly higher tariffs to goods that do not originate in one of the NAFTA countries.
25/05/2015
Why the U.S. trade deficit could be a big red flag for the U.S. economy
The U.S. imported $232.9 billion worth of goods $187.8 billion, while only exporting $187.8 billion, resulting in a U.S. trade deficit of $51.4 billion. This deficit marked an increase of $15.5 billion – or 43.1% – over February 2015 numbers.
28/04/2015
How you can use temporary importation tactics to succeed in export sales
There are plenty of reasons why businesses branch out from local to international sales. Expanding your business by taking it to a new market offers a wealth of advantages and opportunities. You can grow sales, balance out seasonal instability, extend the life cycle of your products, and tap into a completely new market. However, making those first inroads in a new market is a significant challenge. So, how do you build trust in your company and your product in a new region?