07/11/2017
Could the UK really join NAFTA?
As a post-Brexit UK faces serious hurdles to reaching a trade deal with the EU, rumours abound over the possibility of a UK-NAFTA trade bloc. But is this a likely scenario or a real long-shot?
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05/10/2017
Aerospace conflict raises issues on competition and trade
A ruling from the U.S. Department of Commerce against Canadian-based airliner Bombardier issued Sept. 26 has raised concerns about American protectionism.
26/07/2017
Will we see a revival of TTIP negotiations? Trade leaders say, ‘yes.’
Trade leaders in the United States and Europe are discussing resuming TTIP talks, and touting the benefits of a trade deal between the United States and the EU.
19/06/2017
FACEOFF: How does a new U.S. Trade Representative shift the country’s approach to trade?
To get a sense of the types of changes to expect we can look at the contrasting the viewpoints held by incoming U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer with those of his predecessor, Michael Froman.
18/05/2017
4 ways artificial intelligence is transforming trade
As the technology has matured, businesses in all industries are working hard to develop applications for AI that will boost their productivity and improve their operations.
25/04/2017
Canada, United States see positive international business outlook for 2017
Economists, business heads and industry insiders remain optimistic that 2017 will be a positive year for economic growth and international trade on the heels of a sluggish 2016.
30/03/2017
Will there really be a China-U.S. trade war?
Trump’s attacks on China’s economic policies, and his threats against Chinese imports, have led to widespread speculation of a China US trade war.
02/03/2017
Companies are struggling to keep up with the fast pace of international e-commerce
Despite the difficult trade climate, there is one avenue of international business that continues to see dramatic gains: e-commerce. Yet e-commerce is growing faster than companies can keep up, creating all kinds of challenges.
02/02/2017
6 reasons you should do business in small markets
If you are looking for new ways to grow your business, forge better trade routes, find new suppliers or locate new international markets for your products, consider doing business with smaller countries.
10/01/2017
4 ways your business can benefit from the WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement
Despite all the doom and gloom rhetoric, 2017 could be the year that trade becomes easier, faster and cheaper for businesses large and small. The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) is expected to be ratified and go into effect by the end of January.