Trade in Services in the Context of COVID-19
This document aims to provide information on the early impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on trade in services in different sectors and modes of supply.
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Global Trade Top Stories
Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
South Korea Finally Overtakes China in Goods Exported to U.S.
Fueled by U.S. consumer demand for semiconductors, South Korea continues to make huge inroads as China fades.
Ask an Expert: The Benefits of Manufacturing in Malaysia
Supplyframe CMO Richard Barnett discusses countries moving away from China for manufacturing and why Malaysia is a great alternative.
TIm Cook Says Apple Plans to Increase Investments in Vietnam
Apple plans to increase investment in Vietnam to strengthen its supply chain and reduce dependence on Chinese manufacturing.
Global Trade Resources
Supply Chain Outlook: What to Expect Near-Future
An investigation into how supply chains have changed, where they are heading, and how you can prepare.
Embracing the Cross-Border E-Commerce Opportunity
An e2open research report exploring the growth of cross-border e-commerce through consumers’ eyes.
Global Trade News
A look at the State of Global Trade
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Chris Rogers, research director for global trade intelligence firm Panjiva.
Mixed Messages on U.S. Companies Doing Business in China During and After COVID-19
Two recent industry surveys indicate that China’s many diverse markets remain resilient as the recent pandemic recedes, but some prominent industry experts remain skeptical.
Supply Chain Strategies under the Impact of COVID-19 of Large American Companies Operating in China
This report details the findings of PwC China in partnership with AmCham China and AmCham Shanghai the results of two joint surveys that study the supply chain impacts of recent events on American companies operating in China.
How to Build a Pandemic-Proof Global Supply Chain
This guide explains how businesses can mitigate supply chain risk, including the latest coronavirus pandemic, as they navigate logistics decisions on an international scale.
U.S. Supply Chains Battle COVID-19 as China Recovers
The coronavirus outbreak continues to be profoundly disruptive to the global supply chain, especially as the US and many European countries are now battling to stop its spread.
U.S. and Canada Border will Temporarily Close amid Coronavirus Outbreak
President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Canada agreed to close the border between the two countries to non-essential traffic as coronavirus spreads, trade will not be affected.
The Guide to International Shipping
There’s a lot to think about before you can launch internationally, so, we’ve put together our three steps to international shipping for eCommerce retailers to help you plan your strategy.
The Connection Between Trade Compliance and Logistics
Recently, logistics companies that have failed to comply with the regulations that govern exports have experienced more and significant penalties.
5 Hidden Costs and Lost Control in Outsourced Cross-Border Supply Chains
Compliance challenges grow daily for manufacturers, exporters and importers.
Weathering the Trade Policy Storm: Trade Content Is Key
Supply chain storms aren’t going away, and as you seek solutions to shelter your company from uncertainty, grow into new regions, or try to maintain your existing base, you need to equip your supply chain team with the right gear.
Can Trade War Tensions Between the U.S. and China Lead to Changes in the Global Supply Chain?
The continuing trade war between the United States and China is intensifying, leading to supply chains proceeding with caution.
Southeast Asia’s $100 billion Internet Economy
This research paper leverages Bain analysis, Google Trends, Temasek research, industry sources, and expert interviews to shed light on the Internet economy in Southeast Asia.
Amazon Acquires Customs Broker and Cloud Technology Startup INLT
INLT, a licensed customs broker with the ability to file entries anywhere in the United States has been acquired by Amazon for an undisclosed amount.
A Visualization of the $86 Trillion World Wide Economy
According to projections, 7 of the world's 10 largest economies will be in emerging markets by 2030 - here's a visualization of the $86 Trillion worldwide economies.
Trade Conflicts Across Country Lines
Global trade – and the supply chains that support it – is in a state of flux. here’s massive structural change in the cross-border flow of goods, thanks to greater trade liberalization among emerging economies.
Latest U.S. Tariff Plans Not Well Received By Global Supply Chain Stakeholders
President Donald Trump abruptly escalated his trade war with China, announcing that he would impose a 10% tariff on $300 billion in Chinese imports that aren’t yet subject to U.S. duties after setbacks in negotiations with Beijing.
US China Tariffs: Consider Changing Your Supply Chain
With $250 billion in tariffs on imported Chinese products and no change in sight, this article offers 5 practical steps companies can take now to minimize any negative effects from China trade tariffs.
Ethical Sourcing – The Business Imperative (and Advantage)
Without robust procedures to ensure ethical sourcing and social responsibility compliance, companies can incur crippling brand damage and long-term losses.
How Rules of Origin Really Do Make a Difference for Sourcing Practices
Supply chain pressures aren’t going away, and as you consider shifting your sourcing practices to manage the uncertainty, be sure to evaluate the origin of your products, including the inputs.
Featured Companies
The Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) is the only organization in Washington dedicated exclusively to advocating for public policies that increase our state’s international competitiveness. On behalf of its members - manufacturers, retailers, service providers, farmers & ranchers,…
Vanderlande provides warehouse automation solutions for today’s most dynamic e-commerce, retail and omnichannel customers. Our fully integrated portfolio solves the complex needs of the world’s leading companies by seamlessly integrating innovative systems, configurable software and full life-cycle services.…
eShipGlobal started out with the customer in mind. Our founder recognized that small businesses needed a simpler, more efficient, less expensive shipping process. In 1999, he launched eShipGlobal, offering businesses a software solution that streamlined the shipping process, offered alternate carrier…
Kyriba is the global leader in next generation treasury solutions in the cloud. We enable CFOs and finance teams to increase compliance, reduce risk, and provide the insight necessary for strategic financial decision-making. Kyriba’s award-winning cash, treasury, payment, risk…
Panjiva provides the world’s best collection of objective information on companies around the world. Now, from over 7 million individual web pages, we’ve gathered information that will give you a better view of the products that millions of companies…
Development International (DI) is a not-for-profit organization specialized in areas where law, business and development intersect. DI’s point of departure is to bring independent scientific scrutiny, clarity, and accuracy to bear on issues impacting quality of life, thus enabling…
Founded in 1981, eCustoms is a privately-owned company with a wealth of experience providing export compliance software solutions to companies and institutions. Our global export compliance solutions are scalable, intuitive, and user-friendly, and can be tailored to meet the needs of…
Rolls-Royce is a global company providing highly-efficient integrated power and propulsion solutions. Our power systems are predominantly used in aerospace, marine, energy and off-highway applications. We are one of the world’s leading producers of aero engines for large civil…
The Foreign Trade Association (FTA) is the leading business association for global commerce that promotes the values of international trade and sustainable supply chains. FTA represents 1,800+ retailers, importers and brands to promote and defend international trade and supports their business…
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and expertise to forge solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance…
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