by Andrea | Mar 8, 2018 | markets in Africa, tools for importers
(In Part I, we explained that while Canada and Mexico seek to “modernize” NAFTA, the U.S. has said it seeks to “restructure” NAFTA.) Even as NAFTA negotiators concluded the 7th round of negotiations (March 5th in Mexico), the threat to “Kill NAFTA” resonates....
by Andrea | Feb 27, 2018 | access to finance, CSME, international trade rules, markets in Africa, tools for importers
The threat to “Kill NAFTA” was a consistent promise of Trump as a presidential candidate. Instead, while the threat remains, on May 18, 2017 the Trump Administration announced its intention to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). To what end?...
by Andrea | Feb 9, 2016 | international trade rules, markets in Africa, Recent Trends in Trade, tools for importers
TPP – the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement was formally signed in New Zealand on February 4, 2016. TPP aims to create one regional market for goods and services from its member countries which all border the Pacific Ocean. It also establishes the rules by which the...
by Andrea | Oct 28, 2015 | access to finance, CSME, international trade rules, markets in Africa, Recent Trends in Trade
Starting December 1, coming soon near you – changes to US food label requirements. US food labelling laws require that most foods bear nutrition labeling. Furthermore, the information must be easily read and understood by the ordinary individual under customary terms...
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 | May 27, 2015 | CSME, markets in Africa, Recent Trends in Trade, tools for importers, Trade and Development
Africa is the world’s second-largest and most-populous continent, accounting for about 15% of the world’s population. Africa has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2000, due to its abundant natural resources and robust demand for consumer goods...
