15/04/2016
What does the future of Agri-Trade hold?
At FITT we had a burning question: What does the future hold for the international trade in agriculture products?
Import Export Trade Management
15/04/2016
3 of the biggest historical wars fought over trade
War is always an ugly thing, regardless of the causes or the outcomes. Here are the biggest, most famous wars (and some honourable mentions) in modern history fought over the control of trade routes and commodities, and their impacts on global trade.
14/04/2016
Canadian blanket ban on trade with Iran lifted but serious restrictions remain
Canada originally imposed economic sanctions against Iran in response to its nuclear proliferation program. As a result of the application of these sanctions, there was an effective blanket prohibition on trade with Iran.
12/04/2016
4 lessons to improve your global business partnerships
A dispute between a North American chain store and an Asian exporter contains valuable lessons for your next global business partnership negotiations.
05/04/2016
Obama secures trade deal with Argentina, bringing Latin American economy in from the cold
Barack Obama became the first U.S. president to visit Argentina in 20 years last week, another landmark trip on the heels of his recent visit to Cuba.
01/04/2016
3 big lessons from famous global business mergers
Find out what has made some of the most famous global business mergers in history succeed or fail, so you can apply these lessons to your own business.
24/03/2016
Leak in TTIP reveals upper hand for U.S., large corporations
Negotiations of the EU-U.S. trade deal, known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP, may have hit a snag after a leaked document appears to give the U.S. and large corporations disproportionate weight in future trade decisions.
23/03/2016
EDC goes on ‘Let’s Talk Exports’ Tour
Export Development Canada is about to embark on their annual “Let’s Talk Exports” tour, and you won’t want to miss it.
18/03/2016
What if Trump wins? Implications for the U.S. and global economy
Donald Trump, now the favoured U.S. Republican contender for the presidential nomination, has surprised critics and galvanized middlebrow support with his ‘make America Great Again’ campaign rhetoric.
07/03/2016
5 things you need to know about CETA
If CETA comes into effect, as early as 2016, it will eliminate 98% of the tariffs between the EU and Canada.