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Chicken Pepian
Enjoy a little taste of Guatemala from the comfort of home. Dating back to Mayan times, chicken pepian has become Guatemala’s national...
Alaskan International Trade is Nothing to Disparage
As the largest state in the US in terms of land mass, Alaska is also heavily involved in international trade – something many in the...
PROFILE: Guatemala
A few Practical Tips for doing business In Guatemala People have preference for US products/brands. Corruption is widespread. High...
The SBA Offers Continuing Financial Support
Most notably for SMEs, the SBA is the source of STEP Grant funding to each state in the US. Check with your state’s international office...
Yellow and its YRC Freight Fight for Survival
Logistics Management reported that on July 11th “Yellow was ‘on verge of closing’ but wins concessions from lenders.” Its primary...
Heritage Tractor – Powering into Ukraine and Beyond
Heritage Tractor, a regional John Deere dealer, sells preowned John Deere tractors, mowers and agricultural equipment domestically and...
While US manufacturing and trade languishes, the Heartland economy indicates slow growth.
While US manufacturing and trade languishes, the Heartland economy indicates slow growth
Euromonitor’s Q2 Summary of Global GDP Growth
Global real GDP is expected to grow 2.5% in 2023—an increase from the 2.3% growth forecast in Q1. Inflation forecasts continue to show a...
Greenland – A giant country with a tiny population
For a country that is more than three times the size of Texas, the tiny population totaling just over 56,000 people leaves the land quite...
PROFILE: Greenland
Practical Tips for Doing Business in Greenland General Background 80% of the country is covered with ice. There are very few roads - only...
Jobs soar as the economy decays
Is working from home a deterrent? An editorial by Ernie Goss, Ph.D., Creighton University Jack MacAllister Chair in Regional Economics...
The Door Stud of North Dakota – Installing Doors in Five Minutes
If you can imagine a door placed on wheels ready to be installed, you are right on track. This is The Door Stud company, based in Fargo,...
Is an FTA with the UK Imminent?
By Toris Smith, Director of International Economic Policy, American Action Forum Most expected a simple road to a trade agreement between...
The Importance of the Trade Promotion Authority
By Susanne Stirling, Vice President, International, California Chamber of Commerce With more than 30% of US gross domestic product (GDP)...
Pork exports expand while beef exports tumbled
According to the latest report from the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF), American pork made gains in a wide range of markets, while...
Economic Outlook
As overall US manufacturing languishes, Heartland manufacturing indicates slow growth. Exports and imports show improvement. According to...
Post pandemic exporting - reduce your risk and maximize your opportunity
The key to successful exporting in this post pandemic era is to take steps to understand and mitigate risk. That opens the door for...
World trade expected to gain some ground in 2024
It comes as no surprise that world trade is expected to languish in 2023 according to the World Trade Organization (WTO). WTO economists...
Not all LCL ocean freight is treated equally
Adam Hill, President Ginny Roady, Corporate Communications The Scarbrough Group When you are a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME),...
PROFILE: Cuba
A few practical tips for doing business in Cuba Introduction Cuban government holding companies retain majority ownership of all...
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