Trade Updates

Are you Creating Certainty in an Uncertain World of Trade?

Posted March 11, 2019

Under Canadian Customs Issues, GHY Blog, GHY International, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, Risk Management, U.S. Customs Issues

The abrupt change of course in global trade currently being experienced is underscoring the importance of supply chain management, customs compliance, and border risk management to senior manufacturing and exporting executives. Find out the steps on how you can create certainty in an increasingly uncertain world of trade.  Continue Reading

The Future of U.S. Trade Policy Uncertain, Say Former Ambassadors

Posted November 18, 2016

Under International Trade Issues

At a recent Cato Institute event, Mikey Kantor and Susan Schwab, U.S. Trade Representatives under Bill Clinton and George Bush, speculated that a more protectionist America could empower China to write international trade rules in the future, but admitted that when it comes to trade policy under a Trump administration “we’re all guessing at this point.”  Continue Reading

Trump’s 7-Step Trade Plan

Posted November 09, 2016

Under Canadian Customs Issues, International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance News, U.S. Customs Issues

With the alarming prospect of a Donald Trump presidency now just months away from becoming a reality, Canadian businesses would be well advised to consider the implications of the radical trade policy that the populist billionaire articulated during the election campaign.  Continue Reading

Canadian Government Officials Anxious About Outcome of U.S. Election

Posted November 04, 2016

Under International Trade Issues

Asked by news anchor Peter Mansbridge if government officials are “edgy” about the prospect of a Trump victory next Tuesday, appearing on CBC’s “The National” program last night, veteran journalist Robert Fife said the current mood in Ottawa is “one of fear, to be honest.”  Continue Reading

New Study Says “Abusive” EU Geographical Indications Policies Will Cost U.S. Producers Billions

Posted October 13, 2016

Under International Trade Issues, Trade Compliance News

Acceding to the European Union’s geographic indications standards regarding “common food names” in the TTIP and other trade agreements would cost the U.S. dairy industry billions of dollars, slash domestic cheese consumption and increase prices for consumers, according to an economic impact study released earlier this week.  Continue Reading

Trade Agreements Have Benefits, Albeit Relatively Small and Uneven Ones

Posted October 03, 2016

Under International Trade Issues

Wading into the highly politicized debate over trade, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office has released a new report providing a tepid and highly qualified endorsement of the “small positive effects” that preferential trade agreements have had on the U.S. economy.  Continue Reading