Concern about the future of global trade has dominated headlines around the world in recent weeks, driven by talk of a U.S.-China trade war. But while the news certainly merits close attention, a more analytical review of the overall global trade situation suggests some very real positive signs. Beyond the initial, more emotional Read More
Imagine being able to see into the future. If you could know with certainty how the economy would perform and how your company’s products would fare in domestic and international markets, your business plans might take an entirely new direction. While precognition is reserved for science fiction, successful business leaders today can rely on Read More
U.S. exports are on the move. The question is, where are they going? The first answer is: Up. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, in December 2017 exports rose $3.5 billion over the previous month, to more than $203 billion. Today, more than 300,000 American companies are bringing their goods to global customers, and Read More
More companies than ever before are harnessing the power of e-commerce to reach customers around the globe. In fact, according to a report by DHL entitled The 21st Century Spice Trade: A Guide to Cross-border E-Commerce Opportunity, international e-commerce could grow at twice the rate of domestic online retail in the period leading up Read More
Globalization is not only driving a new business paradigm for large companies and e-commerce startups, it’s also fueling a vigorous national debate on the parameters of free trade. Recent executive orders even direct the U.S. secretary of commerce to review each of the country’s free trade agreements, measuring their past and potential economic value. While we Read More
The recent election of Emmanuel Macron as France’s new president is widely viewed as good news, both for the European Union (EU), which Macron supports, and for the future of international trade between France and countries around the globe, including the United States. As our country’s eighth largest trading partner, France is key to Read More
When U.S. businesses think of top international trading partners, they rightly often turn their attention to the Asia-Pacific region. But while China does rank as our top trading partner in both exports and imports, and while Japan and South Korea are not far behind, some might be surprised to find that Germany ranks extremely Read More
Thank you for visiting our “Top 5 Delivered by DHL” series. It’s a fast and informative way to help you learn more about global topics that affect your business. Below, we’re delivering insights about international business travel – and how you can execute your plans flawlessly. Look for more about Holiday Shipping, Going Global, Cuba, Brazil, Avoiding Read More
Thank you for visiting our “Top 5 Delivered by DHL” series. It’s a fast and informative way to help you learn more about global topics that affect your business. Below, we’re delivering insights about trade with Brazil, and look for more about Going Global, TPP, Cuba, NAFTA, Global E-Commerce, International Business Travel, Avoiding Import Delays, and Chile, Peru and Colombia on our YouTube playlist. Read More
There is a powerful new reason to shift your company’s import/export strategy in to higher gear, and it comes in the form of a groundbreaking Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) that was recently ratified by the World Trade Organization (WTO) through its member countries. By seeking to make it easier, faster and more affordable to Read More
