The Price of Trade: 5 Surprising Realities of Recent Global Tariff Negotiations

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Stop Wasting Money on Trade Compliance: 5 Quick Hacks Every International Business Owner Needs

The End of an Era: What the Repeal of Section 321 De Minimis Means for U.S. Businesses

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Seizing Global Opportunity: A 2025 Market Entry Guide for U.S. Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

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The Fine Print of Global Trade: Why Incoterms Matter More Than Ever

Q2 Business Challenges & Strategies

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Sanctions Ahead: Russia’s Refusal For Peace

Fashion's Compliance Blueprint: From Local to Global

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Russian Gas Threatening European Economy as War in Ukraine Rages On

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.

Is the Pandemic over in the United States? According to Dr. Fauci, it is.

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Going Global? 5 Things To Keep In Mind As You Expand Operations Overseas

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…

Who Is Cher Wang?

She dreamed of creating cell phones and is actually credited with creating an early model of smartphones in the year 1997. Cher went on to co-found and chair HTC, and VIA Technologies that develops silicon chip technology for cell phones, and is considered to be the most successful woman in business globally. Her net worth is valued at 1.1 Billion U.S. Dollars. (Via Rachel White).

In The Year 2020 - A Lot Has Changed

If your contracts and policy manuals have not been updated, move it to the top right along with your fiscal year planning. If you are one of those companies where planning was done last year or years before for this new decade, congratulations, we are trying to keep up with you, but if you have not yet put those goals and ideas down on paper and discussed them with your department heads (which could be you and all your many hats) then let's get the ball moving.

U.S. and India Exclusive Trade Partnership: A New Endeavor

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.

China's Impact on the Global Economy

Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, the world has stayed attached to their mobile devices and computers, waiting for updates in real-time on the growing epidemic that many fear could become a global pandemic that makes the SARS outbreak of 2003 appear tame. The world was frankly - not prepared for a global pandemic, and speculation is flying on what it could mean…

Looking For The Perfect Market For Your Business? Read This First.

We have discussed the social and cultural Factors before, but make sure you know what the literacy rate is and the average educational level in the country? If you are selling to or your product is designed for the middle class, make sure there actually is a middle class that would support your product?

Trade Agreements: Why Are They Important?

When imports enter a country they normally have a tariff or a tax. So for example: when you are purchasing an item from France it’s more expensive because of a duty that the importer had to pay for it to come in. When a Trade Agreement is negotiated there is an elimination of that tax then the import comes in freely and the item may be less expensive than one you could purchase in the United States. If too many of those items are coming in then there may be concerns that there needs to be protection of that industry.

International Negotiations: Cultural Nuance

When I think of how to begin the negotiation of a contract in a different culture, I first want to make sure that I know something about the culture. Generally, how 85% of the people act, think, and behave. "What is important to them? " I ask myself. Inevitably, I read about the culture, the history, talk to people who have done business in the culture and most definitely go to visit the place when possible.

International Branding 101

Travel & Commerce In Cuba: What To Know Before You Go

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