The head of the World Trade Organization has spoken out against trade barriers as a negative influence on global economic recovery.
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Annika Helmrich on October 14, 2009
The head of the World Trade Organization has spoken out against trade barriers as a negative influence on global economic recovery.
Topics: Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on October 14, 2009
Sen. Richard Lugar is introducing a bill to encourage the US to negotiate a free trade agreement with the ASEAN trading block. Read the complete AP article below or at "US lawmaker to introduce bill urging US-ASEAN free trade deal"
Topics: Duty Management, Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on October 8, 2009
Tom Travis of Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg has a great article in Entrepreneur on the benefits of free trade agreements and the risks of non-compliance with their intricate rules.
Topics: Import Management, Document Management, Duty Management, Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on October 5, 2009
Canadian officials have come up with a resolution that threatened to ban American companies to bid on city contracts because of the 'Buy American' push by the United States says Canadian news source, CBC News.
Topics: Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on October 1, 2009
According to the American Farm Bureau’s article “Free Trade Agreements Would Boost AG Economy”, farmers in the United States are urging the Obama administration to present the Columbia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) and the U.S. - Korean Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) to Congress. These agreements will allow farmers to become a competitive exporter of agricultural commodities to Columbia and Korea.
Topics: Duty Management, Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on September 30, 2009
Surface trade for the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has increased by 1.7% in July versus June 2009 however when compared to the same period in 2008, trade was 28% lower:
Topics: Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on September 28, 2009
Is President Obama a protectionist or pro-free trade? Both, according to a recent Los Angeles Times editorial. President Obama has been quoted as saying more jobs are created and costs are lowered in a free trade economy. But, the recent Stimulus plan angered many with the 'Buy American' clause attached to the plan.
Annika Helmrich on September 24, 2009
Although I'm rushed for time today, there's an interesting editorial in the LA Times called "Obama and free trade: What's the deal?" written by, well, it doesn't really say.
Topics: Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on September 22, 2009
Earlier this year, the US put an end to the Mexico Cross-Border Trucking Program and a new study has revealed that it has hurt the economy.
Annika Helmrich on September 21, 2009
Supply Chain Brain recently featured an article about companies that are investing in compliance because of the fear of fines and penalties as well as the promise of a strong return on investment.
