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FEATURE:

Current and Developing Free Trade Agreements

PROFILE:

Osaka Prefecture, Japan

TRAVEL:

Osaka – Part of Japan's Golden Route

International Trivia

International News from Around the World

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FEATURE: Using Computer Vision (AI) to Analyze Cattle Faces to Predict Diseases

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Driving Sales Growth

Artificial Intelligence Clubs

Profile: Albania

Albania – Land of Pristine Beaches

International Trivia

International News from Around the World

FEATURE: Navigating the Currency Market: Implications for Global Trade

The US Dollar Enjoying Record Highs and Foreign Buyers Can't Wait for it to Fall

Exporting to Zimbabwe & The ZiG Currency

WTO Forecasts a 2024 Rebound

US - World's Top Destination for FDI

Profile: Montenegro

Montenegro - Jewel of the Mediterranean

International Trivia

International News from Around the World

FEATURE:

Sartori Cheese Relies on Trademark Protection and Innovation to Grow its Business Around the Globe

What are Geographical Indication (GI) Protections and How Do They Stymy US Agricultural Exports?

Protecting Intellectual Property Outside the US

Profile: Latvia

Latvia – The Amber Country

International Trivia

International News from Around the World

FEATURE:

South Dakota Trade - A New Stimulus Organization for Export Growth

US Exports Continue Decline While Trade Deficit Widens

Alberta - One of Canada's Most Stunning Provinces

PROFILE: Alberta

International News from Around the World

FEATURE:

Jeco Plastic Products Works Through Supply Chain Challenges

Supply Chain Modeling & Planning for SMEs

Supply Chain Concerns Regarding the Red Sea

Kick it in Kyrgyzstan

PROFILE: Kyrgyzstan

International News from Around the World

Senproco - Serving Professional Pet Stylists Worldwide

Supply Chain Modeling for SMEs

Ontario: A Journey of Discoveries, From Cities to the Wilderness

PROFILE: Ontario Canada

International News from Around the World

IN MEMORY OF
Richard "Dick" Berkley
Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri

Richard "Dick" Berkley, former 3-term Mayor of Kansas City, was a politician, a supporter of the arts, and a valued reader of IBNewsmag.

"In Loving Memory of a Life Well Lived."
1931-2023

Paulson Manufacturing - International, with an EU Distribution Center, Faces Trade Barriers

Tariff and non-tariff barriers facing US SMEs looking to increase exports to the EU

Many Common Name Food Producers Face Non-tariff Barriers to the EU

PROFILE: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan - with a landscape worth seeing for yoursel

International News from Around the World

Vermeer of Iowa manages shipping issues with long-term experience

BioMicrobics maximizes container space use to increase efficiency

Iowa Freight Forwarder first builds relationships and trust with shippers to remain flexible

"First Sale" Duty Savings Opportunities and Challenges

International News from Around the World

Feature: American Ports

Port of New Orleans develops connectivity to the Heartland

Port of Kansas City (PortKC) sees river tonnage skyrocket

Collaboration breeds solutions at the Port of New York and New Jersey

Port of Los Angeles has largest number of on-dock assets

Port of Jacksonville benefits for SMEs conducting international trade

Georgia Ports adding 3.5M TEUs capacity

Port of Duluth-Superior opens trans-Atlantic service

International News from Around the World

Feature:

Heritage Tractor: Powering Into Ukraine and Beyond

Also in this Issue:

Yellow and YRC Freight Fight for Survival

The SBA Offers Continuing Financial Support

Alaskan International Trade is Nothing to Disparage

International News from Around the World

Guatemala - A Taste of Mayan Origins

PROFILE: Guatemala

Feature:

The Door Stud

Also in this Issue:

The Importance of Trade Promotion Authority

Jobs Soar as Economy Decays

Is An FTA Between the USA & UK Imminent?

International News from Around the World

Greenland - A giant country with a tiny population

PROFILE: Greenland

Euromonitor International's Q2 Summary

Feature:

Post-Pandemic Exporting Success

Also in this Issue:

World Trade 2024

Not all LCL Ocean Freight is Treated Equally

Shipping Prices Plummeting

International News from Around the World

Travel: Cuba - An Enchanting Country

PROFILE: Cuba

Feature:

Managing the Supply Chain for Lithium-Ion Battery Packs

Also in this Issue:

What You Need to Know About Lithium-Ion Batteries

Benefits of a Sustainable Supply Chain

Why You Shouldn't Include HS Numbers On Commercial Invoices

International News from Around the World

Travel: Lithuania

PROFILE: Lithuania

Feature:

Robotics Manufacturing With Superabrasive Tools by The Engis Corporation

Also in this Issue:

Canadian Pacific - Kansas City Southern Rail Line

AEO Code - Why It's Important for Your Supply Chain

Kansas City's New Airport Terminal

International News from Around the World

Travel: Playing in Puerto Rico

PROFILE: Puerto Rico

SBA Updates

Feature:

Robotics Manufacturing With Superabrasive Tools by The Engis Corporation

Also in this Issue:

Canadian Pacific - Kansas City Southern Rail Line

AEO Code - Why It's Important for Your Supply Chain

Kansas City's New Airport Terminal

International News from Around the World

Travel: Playing in Puerto Rico

PROFILE: Puerto Rico

SBA Updates

Feature: Export Outlook for 2023

Grasshopper, a Mower Manufacturer

Also in this Issue:

How Smaller Companies Can Compete Globally

Go Global with Amazon e-commerce and the US Commercial Service

Georgia – An Ancient European Country

PROFILE: Georgia

Feature: 2023 International Trade Outlook

Threading the Needle Between Recession and Growth

Also in this Issue:

Agility an Asset for SMEs as Economy Heads into Market Correction

Canada is a Good Country to Begin Your Exporting

Ecuador - A Country of Many Landscapes

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Ecuador

International News from Around The World

Heather Ranck becomes Rural Export Center Director

Feature: Reshoring

It's Time to Bring Manufacturing Back to America

Also in this Issue:

Retracing the Road to an Offshoring Economy

Reshoring. Nearshoring. Bringing Manufacturing Back Home

International News from Around The World

Big Ass Fans - Now Made in the USA

Ethiopia offers extraordinary beauty and a storied history

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Ethiopia

Feature:

Serving the Semiconductor Industry Worldwide

Also in this Issue:

Preparing for the Unitary Patent

International News from Around The World

Trade Agreement with Taiwan

Navigating Freight Chassis Shortages

NEW Laredo Rail Bridge

Travel Tips for Armenia

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Armenia

DuraComm Acquired by MCE

US Commercial Service Opens an Office in Bangladesh

Feature:

October is Manufacturing Month

Also in this Issue:

October is also Cybersecurity Awareness Month

International News from Around The World

Business Intelligence: Moving Your Company Ahead

Madagascar – for hardier, adventure-oriented travelers

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Peru

Feature:

Polishing the View of Outer Space with Engis Diamonds

Also in this Issue:

California's AB5 Contractor Law

International News from Around The World

Trinidad & Tobago: From Rags to Riches

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Trinidad & Tobago

Hannover Jazz Orchestra to Visit Kansas City

Feature:

Paulson Manufacturing Relies on German Distribution Center to Mitigate Challenges

Also in this Issue:

US Businesses Evaluate Reshoring & Nearshoring

International News from Around The World

Luxembourg - The Wealthiest Country in Europe

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Luxembourg

Feature:

CLAAS Keeps Abreast of Supply Chain Challenges

Also in this Issue:

How a Small Business is Classified & The Shipping Challenges They Face

International News from Around The World

Unwrap Romania

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Romania

Feature:

Challenges and Opportunities for U.S. Wheat Growers

Also in this Issue:

Global Wheat Harvest Faces Real Challenges

The Country of Hungary

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Hungary

Feature:

Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Help Your Company?

Bye Aerospace Utilizes AI for it's Electric Motor

Bloomin' Blinds Utilizes AI to Help Drive Business

Also in this Issue:

The Country of Uruguay

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Uruguay

Feature:

How SWIFT helps small international traders speed payments

Also in this Issue:

Railroad Serving the Midwest that Bypasses Congested West Coast Ports

The Country of Slovenia

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Slovenia

Features:

What are small exporters doing to manage supply chain issues?

Tips for Managing Supply Chain Delays

Also in this Issue:

The Country of Bulgaria

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Bulgaria

Express News from Around the World

Tips for Exhibiting at International Trade Shows

Feature:

What’s Driving International Trade In the Kansas City Region?

Also in this Issue:

The Island Country of Malta

Practical Tips for Doing Business in Malta

Features & Articles In This Issue

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IN MEMORY OF
Richard "Dick" Berkley
Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri

Richard "Dick" Berkley, former 3-term Mayor of Kansas City, was a politician, a supporter of the arts, and a valued reader of IBNewsmag.

"In Loving Memory of a Life Well Lived."
1931-2023

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IN MEMORY OF Richard "Dick" Berkley Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri Richard "Dick" Berkley, former 3-term Mayor of Kansas City, was a politician, a supporter of the arts, and a valued reader of IBNewsmag. "In Loving Memory of a Life Well Lived." 1931-2023

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IN MEMORY OF
Richard "Dick" Berkley
Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri

Richard "Dick" Berkley, former 3-term Mayor of Kansas City, was a politician, a supporter of the arts, and a valued reader of IBNewsmag.

"In Loving Memory of a Life Well Lived."
1931-2023