In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President Wendy Cutler says it’s unlikely that tariffs on Chinese goods will be lifted anytime soon. She discusses the recent news that tariff exclusions on several hundred products
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company President Steve Wallace discusses challenges associated with growing the Milwaukee-based chocolate business. The company’s products are processed and produced in Ghana, one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” former diplomat Andy Rothman of the firm Matthews Asia highlights the benefits of U.S. engagement with China and says an initially bumpy transition from strict COVID-19 protocols will improve next year. Rothman urges
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Europartnerships Managing Director Mark Dodsworth says businesses in the United Kingdom “have been hit very hard” by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and Brexit. “These have caused a number of serious disruptions,
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Principal Mike Dankler says a federal review of Section 301 tariffs on China could be “a sign of some tariff-liftings to come.” Federal officials recently opened a comment period on
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Trade Acceptance Group Principal Bruce Glaub underlines the importance of export credit insurance. If an exporter isn’t paid by a client, the insurer will pay out a percentage of that unpaid amount, Glaub
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Mark Rhoda-Reis of DATCP discusses a “strong year” for agricultural exports coming out of the state. Rhoda-Reis, the director of the agency’s International Agribusiness Center, said the state set a new record with
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Cohen Group Associate Vice President Damian Felton explains the implications of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on international commerce. The act aims to bolster U.S. prohibitions on importation of goods from the
GOP guv candidate Tim Michels’ latest TV ad seeks to blame President Biden and Gov. Tony Evers for the “mess” of higher prices. Michels’ campaign said the ad is running statewide on broadcast and cable TV, but didn’t release other
After formally endorsing Kleefisch in January before Michels got into the race, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is now launching an ad campaign praising Michels. The day after the Aug. 9 GOP primary, the group issued a statement in which President
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” E.M. Wasylik Associates Managing Director Ken Wasylik discusses his approach for reaching new international markets. He highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those efforts, such as meeting and forming connections with clients.
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Bank of America executive Drew Slocum discusses how his team helps companies navigate the intricacies of international trade. “The last 18 months, what we’ve seen companies work through has been unique, different and
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President Wendy Cutler says it’s unlikely that tariffs on Chinese goods will be lifted anytime soon. She discusses the recent news that tariff exclusions on several hundred products have been extended for another nine months after being set
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company President Steve Wallace discusses challenges associated with growing the Milwaukee-based chocolate business. The company’s products are processed and produced in Ghana, one of the world’s largest producers of cocoa. “Overcoming history was difficult … the politics and the economics
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” former diplomat Andy Rothman of the firm Matthews Asia highlights the benefits of U.S. engagement with China and says an initially bumpy transition from strict COVID-19 protocols will improve next year. Rothman urges continued engagement, including international investment and trade, as well as
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Europartnerships Managing Director Mark Dodsworth says businesses in the United Kingdom “have been hit very hard” by the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and Brexit. “These have caused a number of serious disruptions, which have led to, for example, 11 percent inflation as
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Michael Best Strategies Principal Mike Dankler says a federal review of Section 301 tariffs on China could be “a sign of some tariff-liftings to come.” Federal officials recently opened a comment period on these tariffs, and Dankler says Michael Best Strategies has been
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Trade Acceptance Group Principal Bruce Glaub underlines the importance of export credit insurance. If an exporter isn’t paid by a client, the insurer will pay out a percentage of that unpaid amount, Glaub explained. That’s useful at the international level because exporters have
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Mark Rhoda-Reis of DATCP discusses a “strong year” for agricultural exports coming out of the state. Rhoda-Reis, the director of the agency’s International Agribusiness Center, said the state set a new record with $3.94 billion in ag exports in 2021, marking an 18
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Cohen Group Associate Vice President Damian Felton explains the implications of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act on international commerce. The act aims to bolster U.S. prohibitions on importation of goods from the Xinjiang region of China, according to co-host Sandi Siegel of
GOP guv candidate Tim Michels’ latest TV ad seeks to blame President Biden and Gov. Tony Evers for the “mess” of higher prices. Michels’ campaign said the ad is running statewide on broadcast and cable TV, but didn’t release other details. Michels says in the ad that Biden caused inflation,
After formally endorsing Kleefisch in January before Michels got into the race, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce is now launching an ad campaign praising Michels. The day after the Aug. 9 GOP primary, the group issued a statement in which President and CEO Kurt Bauer praised Michels and called for new
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” E.M. Wasylik Associates Managing Director Ken Wasylik discusses his approach for reaching new international markets. He highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted those efforts, such as meeting and forming connections with clients. “Whether it’s a trade mission, trade venture — basically sending
In the latest episode of “Talking Trade,” Bank of America executive Drew Slocum discusses how his team helps companies navigate the intricacies of international trade. “The last 18 months, what we’ve seen companies work through has been unique, different and challenges that most of our companies have never faced all