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How the USMCA benefits small businesses.
Read more: How the USMCA benefits small businesses.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.…
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The countdown is on…
Read more: The countdown is on…We’re less than a week away from the WEDC’s Canada Trade Venture – the first in-person Venture since 2020! This year’s Venture starts on Monday the 20th, with stops in Toronto and Montreal. Client companies cover sectors including food, beauty, and education technology. You can learn more about them here; a few meeting spots are…
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Why SMEs need to reach new markets.
Read more: Why SMEs need to reach new markets.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 we’re particularly lucky here in North America – the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, or USMCA as it’s…