What’s next for NAFTA?

We talked to experts about what we can expect for the future of NAFTA and how it could potentially be improved to benefit businesses in all three countries.

Ewan Roy

I'm a Digital Marketing Specialist for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). My background is in writing and research, and I am passionate about communicating new ideas and telling stories that matter to you.

The success of U.S. marketing methods shouldn’t affect the Canadian way of selling

There are no quick fixes in international trade – maintaining a steady focused effort to be the best in what you do will always succeed in the end.

Ennio Vita-Finzi, CITP|FIBP

Ennio Vita-Finzi is a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and was a Trade Commissioner in Europe, Latin America and the US as well as President of the Canadian Council for the Americas during NAFTA negotiations. He has been a multinational executive and entrepreneur and is now a College lecturer, keynote speaker, and author based in Montreal. (e.vita-finzi@sympatico.ca)

Today’s shifting global business environment – a view from Atlantic Canada

In today’s global business environment there are new government policies to grapple with; and as if that’s not enough to navigate, there are the near constant changes in government that also affect trade agreements.

Bernadette Fernandes

Bernadette is passionate about economic development, having spent the past five years helping companies one-on-one with export growth. She has an additional 25 years of experience working in the private sector; Trade relationships in over 50 countries; and a deep understanding of cross-cultural communications and international business development. Bernadette has founded The Varanda Network, a boutique international business development consultancy. She is a proud immigrant by birth (speaking five languages) and a proud New Brunswicker by choice.

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.

Jennifer Nesbitt

Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.

Imports do not kill jobs – protectionism does

Protectionism defeats everyone and the resulting animosity leads to unemployment, followed by social unrest and even wars.

Enzio von Pfiel

Dr. Enzio von Pfiel is an Investment Strategist at Private Capital Limited. Born in Namibia and raised in America, Germany, he earned his Ph.D. in economics and worked for the world's three leading banks. He is now an independent investment advisor and a regular contributor to Bloomberg and CNBC. To read more about common trade myths debunked check out his book "Trade Myths: Globalization and the Trade Balance Fallacy"

This tool could be your company’s answer to reducing bribery risk in international business

Those who engage in international trade need to understand the different political and social environments in which they operate—including the varying likelihood of being confronted with corrupt demands by public officials.

Robert Clark

Robert Clark is the Manager of Legal Research at TRACE, where he oversees a team of lawyers responsible for the production of analytical content. Mr. Clark brings to TRACE more than ten years of experience performing careful and thorough legal analysis in both the public and private sectors.

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.

Jennifer Nesbitt

Jennifer Nesbitt is a New York-based freelance copywriter. A former journalist and graduate of Penn State University, Jennifer now writes about a variety of topics, including business, technology and marketing. She is passionate about helping companies develop their brands by providing compelling copy that adds value to their online presence.

3 New Year’s resolutions for Canada on Asian trade

In 2017, the Canadian government should resolve to increase its Asian trade relations; to do so, here are a few suggestions.

Trevor Fairlie

Trevor Fairlie is a former researcher at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, specializing in Trade, Investment and Innovation. Trevor is currently working towards his Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) designation, and is a JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. His expertise includes trade and investment in the Asia Pacific, as well as Japanese and Korean domestic politics. Trevor can be reached at trevorfairlie@gmail.com or @trevorfairlie on Twitter. The views expressed in this article are Trevor's alone.

10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2017

What global trade trends should you look out for in 2017? Let’s take a look and see what could be dominating the headlines you read over the next twelve months.

FITT Team

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is the standards, certification and training body dedicated to providing international business training, resources and professional certification to individuals and businesses. Created by business for business, FITT’s international business training solutions are the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.