03/11/2016
It’s time for a new global manufacturing pact
The Auto Pact was great for North American manufacturers, but they’ve been hurt by recent FTAs. Can we create a new agreement to help global manufacturing?
Import Export Trade Management
28/10/2016
Breaking any of these 10 competition laws will get your business in big trouble
What business practices are acceptable within an intensely competitive business environment? Competition laws give us the answer.
21/10/2016
Past, present and future: The evolution of FITT
At FITT, we know most import/export professionals are fascinated by what the future holds for global trade, and we join you enthusiastically in that curiosity.
20/10/2016
Lights, Camera, Action: It takes a cast of characters to complete a trade transaction
The business of international trade and global commerce is very much a business of people and partnerships. Few are masters of every aspect of trade or global business, even among experts or experienced veterans of the international business scene.
13/10/2016
Trade liberalization has a unique effect on women in global business
The goal of gender equality in trade policy formulation is to anticipate the unequal impact of trade policy and trade commitments across gender – minimize the negative consequences and maximize positive outcomes.
11/10/2016
Canadian companies are driving growth at home through foreign investment
Today a raging debate is playing out across many stages. Is trade, particularly free trade, beneficial to the nations involved or is foreign direct investment (FDI) stealing away jobs and hurting countries’ economies?
22/09/2016
Venezuela’s crisis brings discord and uncertainty to Mercosur trading bloc
As Venezuela deals with the daily political and economic turmoil, the economic collapse has also brought political discord to the region. Most notably, the remaining member countries of the Mercosur trading bloc
16/09/2016
Use Amazon Global Selling and Fulfillment to expand your small business
For SMEs beginning to explore international markets, Amazon Global Selling and Fulfillment by Amazon are great tools and support you can use to succeed.
25/08/2016
Are you at risk of being replaced by a robot or automated system?
If you know you don’t want your job taken by an automated system or robot, start changing now to ensure your place in the future of international trade.
24/08/2016
Does NAFTA still matter to Canada-U.S. trade relations?
NAFTA has long been controversial and blamed for lost U.S. jobs, but it’s important to note the major strides made since it was enacted as well.