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Another CARM post… because it’s important (updated).
Read more: Another CARM post… because it’s important (updated).We don’t normally revisit a topic so soon after a similar post, but some things are too important to ignore. The CARM countdown clock (the literal one, thank you A & A Customs Brokers) is ticking away, and there’s now very little time for importers to register and ensure their shipments move smoothly across the…
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The importance of trade ventures.
Read more: The importance of trade ventures.We’re just a few days away from the start of Wisconsin’s 2024 Global Trade Venture to Canada. (Visit our website to learn more about this year’s participating companies.) Events like these are important; they help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access opportunities in new markets. And since SMEs are significant contributors to any economy, accessing new…
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Coming up: Wisconsin’s venture to Canada.
Read more: Coming up: Wisconsin’s venture to Canada.The countdown to this year’s Wisconsin Trade Venture to Canada is on! From April 8 to 12, select Wisconsin businesses will visit Toronto and Winnipeg to learn more about the Canadian market and meet one-on-one with prospective partners that have been carefully selected for these companies based on their business needs and objectives. These types…
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An important update on CARM.
Read more: An important update on CARM.CARM (the Canada Border Services Agency‘s Assessment and Revenue Management initiative) comes into effect this May. The clock is ticking – and now it’s crunch time for registration. “There’s really only 42 days left for businesses to register for CARM, and for importers to delegate authority,” said Einar Rice at A & A Contract Customs…
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See you next week, Pennsylvania!
Read more: See you next week, Pennsylvania!We’re looking forward to this! Pennsylvania’s Department of Community & Economic Development is once again Bringing the World to PA, this time from March 11 to 22. During those two weeks, authorized trade representatives from around the world will meet with local businesses to discuss opportunities in their respective markets (and we’ll be there, ready to…
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Trade agreements are good for small businesses; here’s why.
Read more: Trade agreements are good for small businesses; here’s why.Everyone knows that there’s a trade agreement between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, but many people don’t know how this agreement can benefit small businesses. The United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement (USMCA, or CUSMA as it’s known in Canada) replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and came into effect on July 1, 2020.…
