For more than 20 years, Pennsylvania’s Office of International Businesses Development (OIBD, of PA’s Department of Community & Economic Development) has been bringing authorized trade representatives from around the world on a two-week tour across the state, giving businesses the chance…
Category: Trade
Why export?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significant contributors to any economy, and accessing new markets is a good way to keep them strong. The International Trade Administration’s website has a very comprehensive list of reasons why SMEs should export to new markets. And…
The world is coming back to Pennsylvania.
It’s back - and it's in person! For more than 20 years, Pennsylvania’s Office of International Businesses Development (OIBD, of PA’s Department of Community & Economic Development) has been bringing authorized trade representatives from around the world on a two-week tour…
Notes on pending supply chain transparency legislation.
Canada is committed to fighting forced and child labour by implementing legislation that specifically addresses the lack of transparency in supply chains – a move that will have a direct impact on some Canadian importers. Bill S-211 (officially known as…
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A good read for food importers.
Does your company import romaine lettuce to Canada? You'll need to read this post. Romaine lettuce imported from the U.S. has been associated with several outbreaks of foodborne E. coli illnesses in North America. U.S. food safety investigators have identified…