United States: USTR Announces and Immediately Suspends Tariffs in Section 301 Digital Services Tax Investigation

June 15, 2021

On June 2, 2021, Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative (USTR) ad the conclusion of the one-year Section 301 Digital Services Tax (DST) investigations adopted by Austria, India, Italy, Spai...

Biden turns his attention to the European Union on Tuesday

Carlos McDuffie

June 15, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

A report claims the EU and the US are set to end their 17-year dispute over aircraft subsidies, lifting the threat of billions of dollars in punitive tariffs. BRUSSELS, Belgium -...

2nd China-CEEC Exhibition and International Consumer Goods Fair Closing Successfully

Carlos McDuffie

June 14, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the exhibition, and Vice Premier Hu Chunhua delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. Serbia and Czech Republic are the countries of honor of ...

Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade increases 10% to $ 96.4 billion

Carlos McDuffie

June 13, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Dubai's non-oil foreign trade grew 10% in the first quarter of 2021, reaching AED354.4 billion ($ 96.4 billion), from AED323 billion ($ 87.9 billion) ) during the same period in 2020.This grow...

Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade grows 10% to AED 354 billion in Q1 2021

Carlos McDuffie

June 13, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Commenting on the exceptional growth, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai crown Prince and President of the Executive The Dubai Council said: â€œThis remarkab...

United Arab Emirates: Dubai’s foreign trade increases 10% in the first quarter, according to Sheikh Hamdan – News

Carlos McDuffie

June 12, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Dubai's foreign trade reached 354.4 billion dirhams, an increase from the same period in 2020. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, revealed on Saturday tha...

China to improve forex administration

Carlos McDuffie

June 11, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

SHANGHAI: China will deepen currency administration reform and advance liberalization and facilitation of cross-border trade and investment, said Pan Gongsheng, vice-governor of the People's Bank of...

China to improve foreign exchange management system (official)

Carlos McDuffie

June 10, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

SHANGHAI, June 10 (Xinhua) - China will deepen currency administration reform and advance liberalization and facilitation of cross-border trade and investment, Pan Gongsheng, vice-governor of the People's Ba...

Global trade defies expectations in 2021, spurs recovery, finds latest DMCC report on ‘future of trade’

Carlos McDuffie

June 9, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The report released today highlights that global trade will support strong global economic growth in 2021 and beyond, with the US and Chinese economies leading the way. This growth defied expectations of d...

Poland to establish industrial zone in Egyptian SCZone

Carlos McDuffie

June 8, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The Egyptian Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) and its Polish counterpart in Katowice on Tuesday signed an agreement to establish a Polish industrial zone in Ain Sokhna. ...

Hainan’s foreign trade volume topped $ 5.5 billion in January-May

Carlos McDuffie

June 8, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

HAIKOU, June 7. / TASS /. Hainan's total foreign trade with China in the first five months of 2021 amounted to 35.35 billion yuan (about $ 5.5 billion), 9.7% higher than during the same period of 2019, acc...

Asean and Chinese foreign ministers discuss Covid-19, South China Sea and Myanmar, East Asia

Carlos McDuffie

June 7, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

BEIJING - The Myanmar crisis was high on the agenda of a meeting between ASEAN and Chinese foreign ministers in Chongqing, southwest China on Monday, June 7, with at least three ministers expressing concer...

SUMMARY OF IMPACTS: Brick & Spoon soon to open and more

Carlos McDuffie

June 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Brick & Spoon serves omelets, breakfast tacos, pancakes, burgers, drinks and more. (Courtesy of Pexels) Here is a summary of business news from Clear Lake and League City.Coming soonThe Brick & ...

Laurentian Bank raises its price target on Descartes Systems

Carlos McDuffie

June 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Laurentian Bank Securities analyst Nick Agostino presented his clients with an equity research report on Thursday in which he reaffirmed his â€œBuyâ€...

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Austin Gomber, Tucker Davidson shine; what’s up with Gerrit Cole?

Carlos McDuffie

June 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Typically, in our waiver feed column, we focus on ... well, the top waiver feed targets of the previous day's action. But sometimes w...

The coastal highway, an asset for industry, commerce

Carlos McDuffie

June 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

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UK Customs and Tax Free Ports Present ‘Golden Opportunity’ for Trade and Manufacturing

Carlos McDuffie

June 3, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The special tax and customs rules for free ports will help companies develop new facilities and operations to trade and manufacture goods more profitably, counteracting the effects of other complications suc...

United Arab Emirates reap the benefits of its free trade zone

Carlos McDuffie

June 2, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The UAE has more than 35 free zones that offer many benefits to growing businesses, said Ramy Jallad, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone. Jallad spoke at...

Uzbekistan obtained observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union (UEE) – International law

Carlos McDuffie

June 1, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan obtained observer status in the Eurasian Economic Union (UEE) ...

Negative impact of a hostile business environment on Nigeria’s international trade

Carlos McDuffie

May 31, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The hostile business environment imposed on Nigeria by insecurity continued to weigh on the country's foreign trade. Insecurity and the excessive bureaucratic bottleneck cr...

MLB plans to reinstate pitcher limit on active rosters in 2022

Carlos McDuffie

May 30, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Major League Baseball will again limit teams to thirteen pitchers on the active roster when the 2022 season begins, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports. MLB instituted a limit of 13 pitchers in February 202...

Special economic zones in India: export subsidies challenged under the WTO

Carlos McDuffie

May 29, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Positra, Special Economic Zone, Gujarat, India Getty In the October 2019 report, the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against India in a dispute filed by the United States concerning certain export...

Arvand Free Zone non-oil exports to $ 61 million in 1.5 months

Carlos McDuffie

May 29, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Tehran - Non-petroleum products worth $ 61 million were exported from the Arvand Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Khuzestan Province, southwestern Iran, during the 1.5-month period since the start of the current Ira...

Las Vegas woman accused of violating Iran trade restrictions

Carlos McDuffie

May 28, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A woman from Las Vegas has been indicted for violating trade restrictions with Iran. Tina Chen, 47, owner of Top One Zone, LLC, Charged with Exprotating Electronic and Computer...

A thermal power plant with a capacity of 1,500 MW is under construction in the region of Sirdarya in Uzbekistan – International law

Carlos McDuffie

May 27, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Uzbekistan: A thermal power plant with a capacity of 1500 MW is under construction in the Sirdarya region of Uzbekistan ...

Uzbekistan and Afghanistan to sign preferential trade deal in 2021

Carlos McDuffie

May 27, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

(MENAFN) Wednesday May. 26, the Uzbek Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade said that Uzbekistan and Afghanistan will conclude a preferential trade agreement by th...

Agracel unveils its railway affiliate, its partnership

Carlos McDuffie

May 25, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

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Nigeria: how not to reform Nigeria’s free zones

Carlos McDuffie

May 25, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The ongoing controversy in Nigeria's special economic zones is a dicetraction caused by the failure of those in power to put the national interest above the selfish agendas of the few. Read all the news a...

After crippling Hong Kong, Beijing wants to turn Hainan Island into a free trade port

Carlos McDuffie

May 25, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

In June last year, while pushing its national security law in Hong Kong, China announced a master plan to build Hainan, the southern island province of the country, into a free trade port by 2025. Lo...

Lincoln County Commissioners to Discuss Impact of “Inland Port Authority” Bill on Proposed Railway Fleet | Local

Carlos McDuffie

May 21, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

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Foiregn Minister Szijjártó calls for more free trade agreements with the EU

Carlos McDuffie

May 20, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Hungary urges the European Union to sign as many free trade agreements as possible in the coming period, ...

China is more open to international arbitration

Carlos McDuffie

May 20, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

In less than two years, central and local governments have introduced a number of measures to promote China's adoption of international arbitration. What exactly has been introduced in national policy and j...

An open China, a boon for the global economy

Carlos McDuffie

May 20, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

A shopping expo in China made headlines in May. Some 1,300 global brands, including Swatch of Switzerland, Swarovski of Austria, Shiseido of Japan, and America's Dell and Tesla, came together at the first ...

Armin Laschet calls for a “ proactive ” German foreign policy

Carlos McDuffie

May 19, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Armin Laschet, one of the pioneers to succeed German Chancellor Angela Merkel this year, called for the creation of a national security council as part of a more â€œproactiv...

Iran makes great strides in developing free trade and special economic zones

Carlos McDuffie

May 16, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

During the past two decades, free and special economic zones have played an important role in the Iranian economy, and the Iranian government has seriously pursued a program of developing existing zones an...

Why Anchorage International Airport is such a big cargo destination – and how it could get even bigger

Carlos McDuffie

May 16, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Cargo traffic through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, with dozens of jets arriving daily from Asia. They brought with them computers, cell ...

How free trade zones can generate illicit activity – Homeland Security Today

Carlos McDuffie

May 12, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Free Trade Areas (FTAs) have a long established role in world trade, dating back to at least the early 1700s. They offer many benefits to businesses and countries. However, lightly regulated free zones - o...

Dubai Freezone Authority Airport’s non-oil foreign trade crossed 119 billion dirhams in 2020

Carlos McDuffie

May 6, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) said on Wednesday that its non-oil foreign trade reached more than Dhs 119 billion in 2020. The free zone contributed 10 percent of Dubai's non-oil foreign ...

Nearshoring in our “ Near Abroad ” (a summary)

Carlos McDuffie

May 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Richard E. Feinberg | May 4, 2021Click to read this article in Spanish Click to read this article in French Source: The Wilson Center, Latin American program To note: The full report, which is summarize...

Ecuador Zone – Manila Normal Cell

Carlos McDuffie

April 25, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Contecon Guayaquil SA, a subsidiary of Worldwide Container Terminal Companies Inc. in Ecuador, welcomes the creation of a particular financial zone within the nation's primary seapor...

Why Beijing is reluctant to make use of financial leverage in Taiwan

Carlos McDuffie

April 14, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Beijing made headlines in March by banning imports of Taiwanese pineapples, alleging a pest infestation. The motion is a part of a mannequin of China's militarization of commerce for pol...

Ammunition manufacturing unit reclamation creates hundreds of acres of land prepared for growth in Texas

Carlos McDuffie

April 13, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

In a digital press convention this week with regional, state and nationwide leaders, TexAmericas Heart introduced that hundreds of acres have been efficiently remediated to fulfill business and industri...

Investing in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province: Highlight on the town of China

Carlos McDuffie

April 6, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

We define the explanation why international corporations ought to contemplate investing in Hangzhou, a number one industrial, technological and digital hub within the Yangtze River Delta area of China. Hangz...

NEPZA boss, others advocate for a viable free commerce space

Carlos McDuffie

April 4, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

By Franca Ochigbo, Abuja Free commerce areas are financial engines wherever they exist. These are the submissions made by some consultants who've adopted the tendencies in g...

China’s Chongqing Free Zone Sees Booming Market Entity Registrations

Carlos McDuffie

April 1, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The Pilot Free Commerce Zone (FTZ) in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality has seen a rise in market entity registrations over the previous 4 years, with rising industries gaining share. lion, in accord...

JobsOhio grant to help with construction of speculative industrial facility by NorthPoint Development near Dayton airport

Carlos McDuffie

March 31, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The new facility will be NorthPointâ€™s seventh industrial building near the Dayton International Airport. It includes land that was once part of the airportâ€™s tarmac. The f...

West Valley freeways pave way for growth | News

Carlos McDuffie

March 31, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The West Valley has become a driving force for economic growth in Arizona, ...

Intercontinental Realty Corp. pays $ 74 million for Amazon Warehouse

Carlos McDuffie

March 30, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

20730 Prairie Road Picture courtesy of Intercontinental Actual Property Corp. Intercontinental Realty Corp. accomplished its first industrial acquisition in Los Angeles County, a final mile distrib...

Beijing courts to search out international mediators

Carlos McDuffie

March 29, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Relocation to facilitate the development of the pilot free commerce zone of the capital International mediators ought to take part in dispute decision in Beijing court...

30 years of the Southern Frequent Market

Carlos McDuffie

March 27, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

By Discover March 27, 2021Share this text:ShareTweetShareShareShareE-mailShareFelipe SoláThe Southern Frequent Market (Mercosur) was based when the Treaty of Asuncion was signed in 1991 by Argentina, Brazil...

RK Logistics leases 410 KSF within the Bay Space

Carlos McDuffie

March 26, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Mowry Enterprise Middle RK Logistics Group has expanded its presence within the State of California. The third-party logistics supplier has signed two leases, totaling 410,000 sq. toes, at two ware...

Some Africans are skeptical of the AfCFTA.

Carlos McDuffie

March 26, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

So what do Africans assume? Because the abilities, information and work of odd residents would be the cornerstone of the AfCFTA, their views on free commerce and motion, improvement and exterior influences ...

Main Drilling Drilling Dominance Objective Strengthened With New Manitoba Workplace

Carlos McDuffie

March 11, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Posted by Daniel Gleeson on March 11, 2021 Main Drilling has opened a brand new workplace in Manitoba, Canada, with the purpose of increasing its contract drilling providers and streamlining its ope...

Develop POIC LD in a free commerce zone – Despatched

Carlos McDuffie

March 10, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Goh (proper) presenting a memento to Tiong (left) whereas others watch him. KOTA KINABALU: The Prime Minister's Particular Envoy to the Individuals's Republic of China, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, proposed ...

Guangxi turns into an efficient international commerce portal

Carlos McDuffie

March 9, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Area, a key crossroads offering western China with full entry to international markets, will assist develop the Belt and Highway Initiative and assist China's opening up throu...

Free commerce areas working to advertise the twin circulation paradigm

Carlos McDuffie

March 9, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

China's high-level opening up has accelerated in recent times, with 21 free commerce zones having been established up to now, underscoring their function as a proving floor for politics. These zones have p...

Investing in Suzhou Industrial Park: Main Industries, Funding Incentives

Carlos McDuffie

March 9, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

In 2020, Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) had 295 new overseas-funded tasks and registered 142 tasks with elevated capital funding. International capital really used additionally doubled in SIP final yr. In th...

GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS INC OPENS A NEW GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS DESIGNED FOR A SAFER WORKPLACE OTC Markets: GWSO

Carlos McDuffie

March 8, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

Temecula, Calif., March 8, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - International Warming Options Inc., (OTC MARKETS: GWSO), a world developer of applied sciences that assist mitigate international warming and its results on...

China’s overseas commerce maintains progress momentum in first two months with hovering exports

Carlos McDuffie

March 7, 2021

Foreign Trade Zone

China's overseas commerce maintained its upward momentum within the first two months of 2021, with exports exhibiting sturdy efficiency, official knowledge confirmed on March 7. The nation's whole merchandi...