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Export Guide
Financing and Payments
January 15, 2025
Understanding trade finance and payments helps exporters turn opportunities into sales and get paid for those sales in full and on time. An appropriate payment method must be chosen carefully to minimize the exporter's payment risk while accommodating the importer's needs.
Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
January 3, 2025
U.S. negotiators wrapped up the year by finalizing several new memorandums of understanding, one on improving two-way trade with Montenegro and one on critical minerals with India. The U.S. also discussed labor standards with several allies, including the EU and Kenya. Other negotiations included meetings with representatives from the UAE, the Caribbean nations, and Taiwan to discuss customs and investment matters.
Training
Virtual
Global Trade Insights: Exporting to Canada, Mexico, and the EU
December 5, 2024
In today's dynamic global trade environment, businesses need to stay ahead of shifting regulations and policies to seize export opportunities. This Global Trade Insights webinar will focus on the evolving trade policies that are shaping the landscape for exporters targeting Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU). Whether you're already exporting to these regions or looking to enter these markets, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge needed to adapt to changes, minimize risks, and capitalize on new opportunities.
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Training
Virtual
Unlocking the Future: Emerging Technologies in Supply Chain Management
November 13, 2024
Join VEDP’s Supply Chain Optimization Program to explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the supply chain industry. In today’s fast-paced global market, staying ahead means adopting cutting-edge technologies that streamline operations, enhance visibility, and drive efficiency. During this webinar, you will learn about using Sayari to identify and mitigate forced labor risk in supply chains and about simplifying supply chain operations with automation.
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Training
Virtual
Trade Talent Pipeline: Crafting Global Business Internships
October 2, 2024
Join VEDP - International Trade for an insightful webinar about crafting global business internships. This event is designed for companies interested in developing or improving internship programs. Our speaker, Krissy Watson, will guide you through the process of establishing an effective internship program, from planning and recruitment to onboarding and mentoring. Additionally, we will provide valuable resources and tools available to support both interns and their supervisors, ensuring a mutually beneficial experience. The webinar will also briefly showcase example projects that interns can work on, giving you practical ideas of how your company can utilize an intern to support international growth. Don't miss this chance to learn best practices and gather the necessary resources to create a thriving internship program.
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Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
September 26, 2024
The United States continues to focus on de-coupling from China, most recently by imposing new tariffs on Chinese goods, including a 100% tariff on electric vehicles. At the same time, the U.S. is continuing to have trade negotiations with a number of countries, including Japan, the Philippines, South Korea, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, Argentina, and Kenya. Several plurilateral agreements, such as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework and Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity, are slowly making progress as well.