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2008:

July-August

  • The China Perspective: How America and China View Each Other Today Will Determine if We Become Partners or Adversaries
  • U.S. Small Businesses Are Thriving Internationally: Reducing Barriers to Trade and Investment Will Help

May-June

  • The Dollar Squeeze: Globalization Is Changing the Impact of a Fluctuating Currency
  • Worried about a Recession? Don’t Blame Free Trade
  • Economic Possibilities in India Are Rising -- The World’s Largest Democracy Is Catching Up To China in Many Ways

March-April

  • The Skilled Labor Shortage Is Here
  • Chinese Standards and Regulations Are Evolving
  • U.S. Free Trade With Colombia: Strengthening Democracy and Progress in Latin America

January-February

  • Foreign Investment Boosts U.S. Economy and Creates Jobs
  • American Manufacturing Is Evolving
2007:

November-December

  • New Orleans Hosts the 2007 World Trade Centers Association General Assembly
  • Is Globalization Benefiting American Workers?
  • What Happens When You Don’t Satisfy Regulatory Standards?

September-October

  • Sacrificing Chinese Trade Won’t Solve Tainted Imports Problem
  • The Future of American Trade Liberalization

July-August

  • Business Must Do A Better Job Informing Public About Free Trade Benefits
  • Small Business Has A Large Stake in Global Trade

May-June

  • Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Needs To Be Renewed Without Restrictions
  • Trade and Globalization Can Help Reduce Terrorism

March-April

  • U.S. Trade Policy and the 110th Congress
  • Crafting Your Message To Achieve Understanding, Acceptance and Support

January-February

  • Beware of Traditional Assumptions in Constantly Shifting Currency Markets
  • What the 110th Congress Will Mean for Free Trade
2006:

November-December

  • Is the China Challenge Overrated? The Real Impact on U.S.-Mexican Production
  • Think Global Communications: Use Your Website To Expand Internationally

September-October

  • U.S. Must Put Russia’s Bid for WTO Seat on Hold Until Putin Resolves Issues
  • U.S. Companies Bullish on S’pore and Rest of Asean

July-August

  • Four Goals for Susan Schwab, the New U.S. Trade Representative
  • Chinese Currency Adjustment Is No Cure for U.S. Trade Deficit

May-June

  • Effective Immigration Reform: Trade Liberalization South of the Border
  • The Upside of Imports: Perceptions that Imports Cause Significant Job Losses Are Unfounded
  • Free Trade Not Secure: Congress and Others Continue To Debate Its Value

March-April

  • The Customer Is King: Producers Continually Need To Add Value
  • Despite Conservative Win, Don’t Take Canada for Granted
  • International Trade Leadership Is Needed: U.S. Credibility at Stake

January-February

  • Trade and Globalization Play a Major Role in Reducing World Conflict
  • America’s Free Trade Agenda: The State of Bilateral and Multilateral Trade Negotiations
  • Misinformation Confounds U.S.-China Trade

2005:

November-December

  • Demographic Shifts Are Impacting Markets and Investment Decisions
  • Is there a relationship between globalization and terrorism?

September-October

  • Four Reforms To Regain U.S. Leadership in Economic Freedom
  • Do U.S. Manufacturers Who Establish Facilities Abroad Typically Seek Cheap Labor?
  • Ireland: Catching the Celtic Tiger by the Tail

July-August

  • Just the Facts: Debunking Some Myths about DR-CAFTA
  • The Strategic Significance of the New China-India Pact
  • Unpegging the Yuan from the Dollar: The Impact Is Uncertain

May-June

  • The Democratic Benefits of a Free Trade Agreement with Central America
  • Trade Is Key to Our Prosperity: Protectionist Policies Would Be Disastrous
  • Global Trade Disputes Continue: The Impact on U.S. Exporters

March-April

  • Are U.S. Deficits Bad? The Surprising Relationship Between Deficits and Economic Growth
  • Are Anti-Terrorist Regulations Trumping Commerce in North America?

January-February

  • Before Selecting International Markets To Pursue, Consider Shifting Demographics

  • The Best Way To Grow Future Democracies
  • Will the Dollar Continue To Slide in 2005?

2004:

November-December

  • What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Insufficient State Data Make Global Planning Difficult
  • Money Laundering, Terrorism and Global Business: How To Protect Your Company and Country

September-October

  • John Kerry and George W. Bush on Trade: The Impact on International Business
  • Today’s Global Revolution Is Changing Manufacturers and Workers

July-August

  • U.S. Investment Abroad and Good Corporate Citizenship Pay Dividends Around the Globe
  • The Power of Culture: A Closer Look at International Practices and Customs

May
China: A Growing Importer and Manufacturer
Is China Part of Your 2005 Global Strategy?

March
European Expansion and the Euro
The Impact on Your Business

January
Tariffs, Non-Tariff Barriers, Subsidies and Red Tape
The Impact on Your Business


2003:

November
Jobs and Outsourcing: A Politically Sensitive Issue
What Is the Impact on the U.S. Economy and Your Business?

September
President Bush Signs the U.S.-Chile FTA
How Might This Impact Your Company?

July
What Goes Up Must Come Down
Protecting Your Interests as the Value of the Dollar and Other Currencies Shift

May
Complying with the 24 - Hour Rule
How To Prevent Import Disruption or Supply Chain Breakdown

April
Globally-Engaged Companies Perform Better
New Research and Analysis That’s Sure to Impact Your Strategic Planning

January
New Security Measures Will Be Disruptive —
Develop Strategies To Stay Ahead of the Curve


2002:

November
The September 11, 2001 Implications
for World Trade and Your Company

October
China and Taiwan are Evolving —
How Will This Impact Your Business?

September
Country Risk Has Become Riskier
Factors To Consider


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