Annika Helmrich on December 6, 2012
The Obama administration is looking to finalize its much-anticipated Trans-Pacific Partnership, an 11-nation regional trade agreement that, if successful, will expand American exports and economic influence in Asia.
Topics: Duty Management, Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on October 9, 2012
The long anticipated US-Panama Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to take effect in early November after years of delay. The agreement will immediately remove duties on 50% of US exports of agriculture and 86% of US exports of automobiles, electrical equipment, and pharmaceutical goods. This FTA will be a huge step for both countries as the US is Panama’s largest trading partner and roughly 10% of US imports and exports pass through the Panama Canal.
Topics: Duty Management, Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on September 6, 2012
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) began as a small trade agreement between four Pacific nations, but has evolved into a highly influential FTA that, at this stage of negotiation, involves 11 countries and has invited several others for inclusion. The agreement offers a range of benefits for all nations involved, but integrating the very different economies of East and West may be more difficult than expected.
Topics: Duty Management, Global Trade Management, Free Trade Agreements
Annika Helmrich on July 19, 2012
Managing the New Free Trade Agreements: How Technology Can Help Capitalize on Reduced Duties
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
11:00am PDT, 2:00pm EDT
The recently ratified Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama will usher in a new level of trade activity with these countries as well as a new set of challenges for qualification. Join WIT-NC and Amber Road in an enlightening update on managing Free Trade Agreements for the most impact to your organization.
Topics: Webinars, Amber Road News, Duty Management, Free Trade Agreements
Anthony Hardenburgh on June 7, 2012
On May 14, 2012, President Obama signed the presidential proclamation that put the US-Colombia free trade agreement into force. Designed to promote the flow of certain goods and services between the countries, the free trade agreement was years in the making.
Topics: Duty Management, Global Trade Content, Trade Regulatory Content, Free Trade Agreements
Caroline Brown on May 18, 2012
On May 14, 2012, President Obama signed the presidential proclamation that put the United States-Colombia free trade agreement into force. Designed to promote the flow of certain goods and services between the countries, the free trade agreement was years in the making.
Topics: Press Releases, Amber Road News, Duty Management, Global Trade Content, Free Trade Agreements
Caroline Brown on March 14, 2012
Topics: Duty Management, Free Trade Agreements
Caroline Brown on March 12, 2012
President Obama recently signed an executive order, establishing the Interagency Trade Enforcement Center (ITEC) within the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The Obama administration is aimed at doubling exports by the year 2015, and this new agency will help facilitate that goal.
Topics: Duty Management, Export Management, Export Compliance, Free Trade Agreements
Caroline Brown on October 14, 2011
On October 12, the United States Congress ratified several landmark free trade agreements (FTAs) with South Korea, Colombia and Panama. While still awaiting the President’s signature, which is expected, these agreements are sure to usher in a new level of trade activity with these countries.
Topics: Global Trade Management Software, Duty Management, Free Trade Agreements
Nathan Pieri on July 11, 2011
A recent article in Supply Chain Digest (June 23, 2011) discussed results from a Gartner study that are interesting from the perspective of global trade management. According to Dan Gilmore, SC Digest editor, of the 300 respondents “34% say they consider supply chain the leading source of their company's competitive advantage, 40% identify SCM as one of several sources, and 26% see it as largely a commodity function.”
