Attorney: Businesses should prepare for trade war impacts
Businesses, whether currently impacted by the status of the nation’s trade war or not, should be keeping an eye on the evolving tariffs situation between the U.S. and other countries.
Tariffs could impact FTZ business benefits
Local and national trade experts say that Foreign Trade Zones can be a tool for local companies to utilize in global business, but whether it can aid in the national tariff situation is a more complex issue.
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services
The nation’s international trade deficit in goods and services increased to $46.3 billion in June from $43.2 billion in May (revised), as exports decreased and imports increased.
More port projects on the way to support future growth
N.C. Ports’ container business has grown 61 percent, year over year to date, according to Paul Cozza, executive director of N.C. Ports.
To keep up with that growth, Cozza said port officials are looking into additional projects, including deepening the Cape Fear River and upgrading its container yard. The projects were part of the updates Cozza shared at a luncheon Friday hosted by the N.C. Foreign Trade Promotion Council.
Local leaders describe economic development efforts
Local leaders in business and economic development said connectivity between multiple organizations is a key asset to the region’s continued growth.
FTPC Adds RSM’s Charles Craft to Board
PRESS RELEASE — April 5, 2018 The Foreign Trade Promotion Council (FTPC) announced today that H. Charles Craft III, a partner with RSM US LLP(http://rsmus.com/) (“RSM”) is a new board member. RSM US LLP is the nation’s leading provider of audit, tax and consulting...
2018 North Carolina Ag Export Seminar
Are you a current agricultural exporter or interested in learning more about exporting? The 2018 NC Ag Export Seminar is your opportunity to network with industry professionals experienced in trade finance, logistics, documentation, international market research and...
Export Decline Drives Up Monthly Trade Deficit
March 13, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services increased 6.6 percent in January to $56.6 billion, the largest monthly shortfall in nearly a decade, according to trade statistics released by the Department of...
Imports and Exports Rise, Driving Increase in Monthly and Annual U.S. Trade Deficits
Wednesday, February 07, 2018 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services increased 5.4 percent in December and was up 12.1 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to trade statistics released Feb. 6 by the Department of Commerce....
PRESS RELEASE — March 8, 2017 FTPC Adds Global Bank to Board
The Foreign Trade Promotion Council (FTPC) announced today that the Board of Directors has selected Todd Rizzieri, Executive Director International, at JP MORGAN (www.jpmorgan.com) as a new Board Member. This three year-old organization has grown from a regional SENC...