26/04/2016
The future for North American trade is actually brighter than ever
Even amidst increasing global opportunities, the best path for growth for North American trade is through increased cooperation and trade with one another.
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15/06/2015
Canada and Mexico get bullish over COOL meat trade wars with U.S.
A dispute over meat imports and exports between the U.S. and trading partners Canada and Mexico is starting to heat up, following a decision in late May by the World Trade Organization. The COOL meat trade wars with U.S. are heating up.
02/06/2015
The top 3 myths about going global
It’s important to separate facts from myth; for global business in general, and international markets expansion in particular. Here are the top three myths about going global that people seem to believe.
26/05/2015
Leaders will thrive by applying local understanding to global vision
Leading a business in the local market is like swimming in a fishbowl, but global business leadership is more comparable to swimming in the ocean. What you learned while swimming in the bowl is not enough.
25/05/2015
Why the U.S. trade deficit could be a big red flag for the U.S. economy
The U.S. imported $232.9 billion worth of goods $187.8 billion, while only exporting $187.8 billion, resulting in a U.S. trade deficit of $51.4 billion. This deficit marked an increase of $15.5 billion – or 43.1% – over February 2015 numbers.
29/04/2015
Maria Bofill, CITP|FIBP – Trade Commissioner – Oil and Gas
Responsible for a crucial economic sector in one of North America’s most iconic oil and gas producing regions, Maria is excited to help Canadian businesses in the industry enter and succeed in the competitive South Central USA market.
24/03/2015
3 ways emerging markets are aggressively re-shaping the international trade environment
According to the Monitor ICEF, while definitions and classifications of ‘emerging markets’ may vary, the general view is that the BRICS nations and a number of non-BRICS emerging markets will play a prominent role in shaping the new international trade environment.