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,...
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...
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...
