In this post, we will examine two critical elements of current US trade policy and how they could be affected under the Harris Administration. Despite some changes around the edges, in ways that matter to the US economy and to US consumers there was not a significant...
Hopes that Venezuela’s oil industry could resurge to meet the constant demand for this key resource have faded with the contested results of Venezuela’s Presidential elections held on July 28, 2024. The current President, Nicolás Maduro, and the opposition candidate,...
UPDATE: A U.S. District Court has struck down the Corporate Transparency Act which mandates this registration requirement. The U.S. Government clearly intends to appeal the decision as the BOI filing requirements remain on the FinCEN website. Companies should...
With the U.S. waging “wars of containment” on two fronts, companies are having to navigate an increasingly complex landscape of US trade enforcement measures in 2023 and beyond. Containing Russia Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in March 2022 provided a turning point in...
The moratorium on the imposition of customs duties on e-commerce transactions put in place by the World Trade Organization (WTO) is a necessary, but insufficient step for women traders to benefit from the worldwide growth of digital trade. The WTO E-Commerce...
Florida’s new immigration policy which took effect July 1, 2023, is already being challenged in the courts. It may prove to be not only bad law but may also be bad for trade. Immigrants are vital to the US Economy. They make up about 16.7% of the working population...
In honor of the crucial role played by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the global economy, the United Nations designated June 27th (2023) MSME Day. Worldwide, MSMEs account for 90% of businesses, 60 to 70% of employment, and 50% of GDP. While...
Have you seen any of the latest TIkTok ads? In one, a young black man who runs a boxing school talks about how he was motivated by his mother to start and how much he has been helped by being able to promote his school on TikTok. Meanwhile, university campuses,...
May is Small Business Month, and it’s a great time to celebrate the contributions of small businesses to the global economy. If you are a small business owner involved in import-export, taking advantage of preferential trade programs can help your business to...
Climate change is one of the most urgent global challenges of our day, affecting many facets of our life, including the global economy and commerce. Rising temperatures, increased frequency of natural catastrophes, and other climate-related occurrences are wreaking...
Source: LATIN AMERICA ADVISOR Published: Thursday, March 23, 2023 In recent commentary in Latin America Advisor, Andrea M. Ewart, CEO of DevelopTradeLaw, discussed the rebound of tourism in the Caribbean after the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Caribbean being the most...
Food security! Nearshoring! Digital trade! New Regional Agreements! Climate change! As international trade continues to evolve, women traders are facing several new challenges and opportunities. How well are they prepared to meet and overcome these emerging scenarios...
March is a time to celebrate the achievements of women and recognize the challenges they still face in breaking through barriers. One area where women have made significant progress is in international business and trade. In this article, we will explore the role of...
Building on the insights from our first article in this series, let’s dive further into the current state of global trade and its future prospects, Trade Landscape in 2023 – Part 1 can be read here. China Rivalry As China increases both its economic might...
A look back at 2022 underscores the extent to which the covid pandemic and the war in Ukraine dominated the trade landscape. In 2023, Russia’s continued aggression and its impact on Ukraine’s productive capacity and on struggling supply chains as well as punitive...
