Category: USA – United States of America

Country United States of America

Profile: North American country known for its diverse landscapes, economic power, and cultural influence.
Export-Import Data: Exports machinery, aircraft, and agricultural products. Imports machinery and consumer goods.
Trading Partners: China, European Union, Canada.
Future Opportunities: Technology innovation, renewable energy development, and infrastructure projects.

Feb 28

Trade-boosting North America Roadshow visits 12 UK cities in 12 days

Department for Business and Trade kicks off North America Roadshow, visiting 12 cities across the UK to promote business opportunities in the US and Canada. A trade-boosting roadshow will visit 12 UK cities in 12 days to help British businesses up and down the country increase their exports to North America. Organised by the Department for Business and Trade, the events will include a series of presentations and interactive sessions run by trade experts and sector specialists, including His Majesty’s Read Full Details…

Feb 21

Reed Smith international lawyers, practices earn exclusive Chambers Global rankings

International law firm Reed Smith ranked Band 1 in seven practice categories, and eight of its lawyers earned Band 1 individual rankings in 10 categories, in the Chambers Global 2023 guide released today. The firm appeared for 55 practice areas; 53 of its lawyers were endorsed; it gained new entries in 11 practice categories; and its lawyers got new rankings in six categories. Reed Smith’s featured practices are concentrated on dispute resolution (including arbitration) and its lawyers have a high Read Full Details…

Feb 15

The Road to Trade Winds ASEAN: Malaysia

U.S. businesses looking for opportunities to export to Southeast Asia should strongly consider Malaysia. A country with a growing upper-middle income population, Malaysia has a well-established legal framework, a business-friendly environment, and a large English-speaking worker and consumer base. With an increasingly receptive market for sophisticated products and services, including in technology, manufacturing, and healthcare, Malaysia remains the 19th largest trading partner of the United States, and trade between the two countries has nearly doubled over the last decade, peaking Read Full Details…

Feb 05

U.S. takes aim at global shark fin trade

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is currently reviewing the funding and implementation of a long-awaited ban on the trafficking of shark fins through U.S. ports, a move that could disrupt their broader global trade. NOAA’s review comes after President Joe Biden signed the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act into law in December. It’s a move that some scientists and researchers have fought for years, pointing to a deep debate about just how the U.S. should use its Read Full Details…

Jan 31

In U.S. actions, the worry of global trade lawlessness

In a significant development in international trade law, four separate World Trade Organization (WTO) Panel reports have ruled that the tariffs of 25% and 10% on steel and aluminium, respectively, that the United States (U.S.) had imposed during the presidency of Donald Trump are inconsistent with WTO law. The cases were brought by China, Norway, Switzerland, and Turkey. The WTO panellists held that these tariff rates breached the U.S.’s obligations under Article II.1 of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Read Full Details…

Jan 21

Top 5 Places to Incorporate Your Business

Starting and running a business in your home country is safe, but “safe” is never good enough for ambitious entrepreneurs. If you’re ambitious, penetrating new international markets has to be at the top of your agenda. You have to take risky gambles in order to succeed in business. Though risky to start, offshore incorporations open up new B2C marketing possibilities, a larger target audience, new business experiences, and more steady income streams. What does it mean to “incorporate” a business Read Full Details…