by Andrea | Jun 8, 2020 | Business, Trade and Society, cap and trade, international trade rules, Trade and Small Business, World Trade Organization
One of the issues companies will have to consider as they re-engineer supply chains in response to the coronavirus pandemic is – what’s behind the label? It can be challenging to determine exactly where in the world a product was made. Today’s global supply chains...
by Andrea | Sep 30, 2015 | access to finance, cap and trade, CSME, international trade rules, markets in Africa, Recent Trends in Trade, tools for importers, Trade and Development
This post is being written as I prepare to take a well-needed vacation. Thinking about my upcoming vacation made me think about tourism, which led me to trade in services. Hopefully you followed this train of thought, as it has made me decide to update and share an...
by Andrea | Jan 21, 2015 | cap and trade, Recent Trends in Trade, small business financing, tools for importers, Trade and Development, world financial crisis
Trade Watch 2015 lists some key issues to watch out for in the trade arena this year: US-Cuba Relations: President Obama has announced a slight easing in its trade policy towards Cuba. The embargo remains in place (that can only be lifted or changed by US Congress)....
by Andrea | Sep 30, 2014 | cap and trade, CSME, tools for importers, world financial crisis
The World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2014 is being held October 1 – 3 under the theme — Why Trade Matters to Everyone. The WTO Public Forum is an annual event that convenes in Geneva, providing a platform for interested persons to discuss the latest...
by Andrea | Feb 17, 2012 | cap and trade, Recent Trends in Trade, small business financing, Trade and Development
Carbon trade programs developed by countries in an effort to address climate change are entering the arena of cross-border trade, with potentially serious implications for developing countries, particularly those whose economies are dependent on tourism. These...
