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Current and developing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
The US has 20 FTAs in force at this point. They include treaties with the following countries according to the US Trade Representative...
While May manufacturing was down, US exports and imports increased.
While May manufacturing was down, US exports and imports increased
Exports grew in March while manufacturing ticks up
April 2, 2024 – Both the national Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Report on Business and the Heartland Business Report revealed a...
What are Geographical Indication (GI) protections and how do they stymy US agricultural exports?
GI protections, or Common Names as they are known, were established by the European Union (EU) over 20 years ago to protect geographical...
Sartori Cheese relies on trademark protection and innovation to grow its business around the globe
Sartori Cheese relies on trademarks to protect its brand and intellectual property rights around the globe.
South Dakota Trade is a new stimulus organization for its state’s export growth
Raising the bar for South Dakota exports is the newly funded South Dakota Trade (SDT) Association based in Sioux Falls.
US exports continue decline while trade deficit widens
According to the US Census Bureau, overall US exports decreased to $258.8 billion in October 2023, down by $2.6 billion from September’s...
How a small Midwest custom plastics company picks off larger global manufacturers while working through supply chain challenges
Overview Craig Carson, a former Army infantry commander and West Point graduate, has forged a global custom plastics company that counts...
Supply Chain Concerns
The FMC allows rate hikes for carriers in response to Red Sea hostilities By Carlos Rodriguez Many of the rate hikes represent almost a...
Many Common Name Food Producers Face Non-tariff Barriers to the EU
When it comes to non-tariff barriers for SMEs exporting to European counties, the issue of Geographical Indications (GIs), or Common...
Tariff and non-tariff barriers facing US SMEs looking to increase exports to the EU
Cloudy with a chance of more rain. By Daniel Wilson The European Union is an increasingly important market for US goods exporters. The US...
Paulson Manufacturing - International, with an EU Distribution Center, faces trade barriers
The following is an exclusive IBNewsmag.com interview with Bjoern Krempel, Managing Director of Paulson Manufacturing’s Paulson...
Iowa Freight Forwarder first builds relationships and trust with shippers to remain flexible
Joseph International is based in Muscatine, Iowa, and serves SMEs throughout the state. Tony Joseph is the owner who works diligently to...
BioMicrobics maximizes container space use to increase efficiency
The following is an interview with Bob Rebori, President and CEO of BioMicrobics, which exports its wastewater treatment equipment to...
Port of Kansas City (PortKC) sees river tonnage skyrocket
Port KC owns Woodswether terminal, the old Kansas City terminal in the city’s West Bottoms. The terminal consists of approximately nine...
Collaboration breeds solutions at the Port of New York and New Jersey
By Steve Burns, Port Authority of NY & NJ spokesperson With an uncertain economy and a fragile supply chain, staying nimble is a...
Port of Los Angeles has largest number of on-dock assets
The Port of Los Angeles moves more containers than any other port in the Western Hemisphere and is North America’s largest trade gateway...
Port of Jacksonville benefits for SMEs conducting international trade
JAXPORT is an international trade seaport in Northeast Florida, offering service from dozens of ocean carriers connecting Jacksonville to...
Georgia Ports adding 3.5M TEUs capacity
The Georgia Ports Authority is preparing to take on additional trade through its $1.9 billion infrastructure expansion. The projects will...
Port of Duluth-Superior opens trans-Atlantic service
The following is an excerpt from Spring 2023 Issue of North Star Port by Port Director, Deb DeLuca For the first time in practical or...
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