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International trade agreements typically only pique the interest of trade experts, economists or diplomats. One trade agreement, however, has become a household name in the United States – the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA.

In this increasingly connected world, the number of trade agreements is expanding globally, not contracting, despite political rhetoric. Evaluating current trade agreements, even those that don't involve where you live or directly do business, may uncover new international opportunities, writes Bill Ansley, vice president of UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Customs and Trade Compliance.

How Blockchain Can Restore Trust In Trade

Jesse Mcwaters

Wolfgang Lehmacher

March 15, 2017

Transparent and efficient, blockchain could lift the lid on international supply chains.

Intense debate at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos this month centered on the global economy and protectionism. Here's what some of the world's leaders had to say about the globalization, whether it's "working" and its future.

Of American micro and small businesses that sell on eBay, 97 percent export. Small online sellers are the new face of world trade. Export credit agencies must learn to support them, writes Kati Suominen, founder and chairwoman of the Trade Capital Fund.

Life lessons from sports: to succeed in a rapidly changing world economy, companies needs players adept at broken-field running. Trying to map out a long-term strategy through unpredictable global politics won't cut it, says John G. Rice, vice chairman of GE and president and CEO of GE Global Growth Organization.

The benefits of trade, such as jobs and income growth, won't see their full potential with stifling regulation. About 96 percent of world trade is affected by at least one regulation. Here are five things the international trade community must do to combat these "non-tariff measures" that disproportionately affect developing countries.

When it comes to Africa, President Obama’s mantra has always been “trade not aid.” Two years ago he put that idea into practice at the first U.S. – Africa Business Forum, which drew $33 billion in support from the government and industry to help grow the economies of Africa.
The president spoke at the forum again this week in New York during the meeting of the U.N. General Assembly to celebrate the accomplishments of past two years.

The Cosco Shipping Panama freighter made history Sunday by being the first working ship to slip through the Panama Canal's huge new locks. The expansion project swallowed enough steel to build 22 Eiffel Towers, cost $5.2 billion and took nine years to complete.

The issue of U.S. trade continues to be hotly debated this election year. One group of supporters, Millennials, may shape public sentiment and policy about the topic in surprising ways.

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