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Are You Export Ready?
July 27, 2023
Are you looking at going global? Do you wonder how to get your business ready for international markets? Small and medium sized businesses realize that launching their product or solution overseas is a great way to increase their sales and raise the profile of their brand. Being a global company is a great way to bulletproof a business, but how do you make it happen and where to start? Join VEDP - International Trade to learn about the key success factors in export readiness and prepare for entry into global markets.
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Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
July 25, 2023
The U.S. continues negotiating trade agreements with a number of countries, including many that are major trading partners for Virginia companies. On May 24, the three parties to USMCA launched a cabinet-level committee aimed at strengthening regional competitiveness, but a lot of trade developments centered on Asia. The U.S. finished another negotiating round with the IPEF countries, which include important trading partners for Virginia companies, including Japan, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. The U.S. also pledged to streamline supply chains with South Korea, negotiated a critical minerals trade deal with Japan, and finalized an agreement with Taiwan that would streamline customs procedures.
Training
Virtual
Accessing International Markets - South Korea
July 18, 2023
VEDP International Trade and our South Korean in-country consultant will be hosting a webinar designed to help you learn about accessing South Korea. We hope you will join us for this free webinar.
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Industry Reports
Asia Pacific
India Defense Report
July 1, 2023
India is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, and this economic growth has translated to increased defense spending. The Indian government has embarked on a military modernization program and is expected to maintain an average defense expenditure of 2.22% of GDP.
Virtual
Global Trade Insights: Interpreting the Biden Administration’s and Congress’ Trade Initiatives
June 27, 2023
Join VEDP - International Trade for this webinar that breaks down the Washington D.C. alphabet soup of acronyms that impact imports and exports. Our speaker, Nicole Bivens Collinson with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., will discuss the initiatives being undertaken by the Biden Administration as well as those pending in Congress and help you have a better understanding of how you might be impacted.
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Virtual
Is Forced Labor Part of Your Supply Chain?
June 13, 2023
VEDP’s Supply Chain Optimization Program is pleased to host this important webinar on the risks of forced labor in supply chains, presented by legal expert Francesca Guerrero with Thompson Hine, LLC.
This webinar will assist your company’s ability to recognize, mitigate, and eliminate forced labor from your supply chain. United States law prohibits the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor. Companies who are not compliant can face seizure of goods, financial and reputational harm, and potentially face criminal and/or civil consequences.