This strain is forcing high energy costs on European companies which in turn will inevitably affect imports from Europe and the companies buying them as prices soar to accommodate energy costs. What could this mean for business owners enmeshed in globalization? Well, if you’re importing from Europe or doing business with anyone in the EU, expect higher trade prices as European companies are attempting to offset the cost of rising energy, especially if Russia puts embargos on their oil.
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Expanding into new territory is an exciting venture, but not without its risks. Before consideration of globalization, you should have a trustworthy International Attorney on retainer to ensure smooth transition. In partnership with your attorney, there are three critical points of action that will help you to avoid any catastrophes in the process…
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In your application, you are able to directly designate the countries in which you'd like your Trademark to be protected. You can designate any number of countries as long as they're a member of the Madrid System. The registration for international Trademarks will last for 10 years and all associated fees are paid to the WIPO.
Like any nearly "perfect" system - the System has its flaws - namely that all nations globally are not a member of the Madrid Agreement. The benefits far outweigh the disadvantages by far. Even in the event you wish to register in a country singularly that is not included- you're able to file one application for many other countries in bulk.
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The U.S. Ambassador to India - Harsh Shringla - released just yesterday (January 8, 2020) that the United States and India are in talks about an exclusive trade agreement. The agreement would grant business owners of both nations preferential market access. Shringla, the now-former ambassador is set to take on his role as India's next foreign secretary later on this month.
His comments state that there has been success in bridging the gap during the latest trade talks for new trade packages. The current conversations are setting a stage for a much bigger bilateral trade agreement.
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It causes flu symptoms - and passengers on planes could expect to be temperature tested upon entry and being quarantined if the traveler displays symptoms. The CDC urges people having recently traveled to Wuhan in the past two weeks to seek medical care immediately in the event of fever, coughing, or difficulty breathing though the symptoms should present most prominently and most quickly in older adults or in anyone with underlying health conditions as they may be at greater risk and only if they’ve come into contact with someone who recently returned from China (in the last two weeks)
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January 15th, the United States and China signed a Phase 1 Deal, but a lot of people are concerned about what it will mean for international traders in both countries. According to the National Law Review, the existing Tariffs for goods on List 4A would be reduced from 15% to a mere 7.5% by Valentine’s Day.
China, too, has imposed some tariffs - but there is no information thus far on exactly when this will happen - though it is said to be a necessity.
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What the AfCFTA has the ability to do is putting systems in place to reduce the trade issues in intra-African trade. These larger integrated markets could make outside investment more prevalent and it could lead to new tech and new learning.
As with all international trade - tariffs play a large role, and though trade within African borders is low, revenue from tariff collection is essential to governments, and to protect domestic industry through limitation of import competition…
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So outsourcing is not just international, not just for the largest corporations and not just for saving money why then do some companies skip outsourcing?
A lot of companies don't outsource simply because they don't even realize the option is there. Without a creative mind on your team - it can sometimes be difficult to discover any way that outsourcing could be helpful. Ever heard of Influencer Marketing?
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