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March 29, 2022Introduction to the COVID-19 Economic Impact Tracker Series: Disruption Is Increasing.
March 3, 2020Importers and exporters have long taken advantage of free trade agreements to circumvent tariffs using such methods as transshipments, outsourcing production, and internal supply chain shifts. Increasingly, however, Chinese manufacturers are taking a simpler – if more ethically dubious – approach to avoiding US-imposed tariffs: code misclassification.
October 17, 2018The Trump administration’s unapologetic disparagement of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has resulted in a replacement agreement, announced October 1. Now known as the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), has NAFTA changed in anything but name?
October 9, 2018While most of the tariffs put forth by the Trump administration thus far have primarily impacted manufacturers, the most recent round is set to have a more direct impact on consumers' wallets. Which goods should consumers expect to pay more for in the coming weeks?
September 21, 2018As the trade war between the US and China heats up, the Trump administration is readying its next salvo: a 10% tariff rate on $200 billion worth of products, including plasticware. Who are some of the winners and losers in this latest round of import taxes?
September 14, 2018The Trump administration's tariffs stand to negatively impact the bottom lines of numerous companies large and small. Find out how some multinational corporations are seeking to mitigate the consequences of these new import taxes through strategic use of supply chains.
August 24, 2018The Trump administration's current trade dispute with China is partially rooted in years of smaller scale conflicts and regulatory disputes between the Chinese government and US-based firms. Find out some of the precursors to tariffs, as well as what the future might hold.
August 20, 2018Secondary data is a crucial component of strategic decision-making. But sometimes it's tough to tell whether or not the information you've gathered is accurate. Next time you doubt a piece of data, ask yourself these 5 questions to determine whether it suits your needs.
April 26, 2018Increasing global competition and rapid advancements in technology have made owning and operating a business more challenging than ever. Check out these 3 business problems that a trusted market research firm can help you solve.
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