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The Washington Post | By Caitlin Dewey Few meals are more American than a burger and fries, the combo McDonald’s made globally famous. But few Americans probably realize how much the affordability of that classic meal depends on a free-trade agreement. French fries from Canada. Tomatoes from Mexico. Beef is sourced from a supply chain that…

Why Trade Is Evolving, Not Going Away
By Francisco Aristeguieta Anyone focused exclusively on the bold headlines and market moves of 2018 can be forgiven for concluding that trade is doing more than just rattling markets. To some, these moves signal the demise of an economic framework based on trade and globalization, which has underpinned economic growth and progress for decades. Overseeing…
Weighing In on Trade Compliance
The term “Trade Compliance” is much more than a fancy buzz word that makes importers and exporters sound important. Trade Compliance is important. In fact, it is critical to the existence and continued success of all parties engaged in International Trade. The old adage, “importing is not a right, but a privilege”, is even truer…

For An Effective Ethics and Compliance Program — First, Train Your Board and Senior Executives
Compliance professionals are familiar with the phrase “tone at the top,” but what exactly does it mean? Unlike other compliance program components, it cannot be easily formalized and implemented in a policy or procedure. Yet tone at the top is critical to building a culture of compliance – employees and managers do not live in…

International Trade Policy Under the Biden Administration: What to Expect
Internal Trade Policy In the following transcript, George W. Thompson discusses the likely impacts on American international trade policies under the Biden administration. Explore our international trade courses here. If you expected that the Biden international trade policy would mean a break from that under the Trump administration. Well, I hate to disappoint you, but…

Where Is Brexit?
What Is Brexit? Over time, the UK has given us many interesting tales – from Camelot to Hogwarts. But there hasn’t been a more mystical story from the UK in decades as the tale of Brexit. If you have left aside the Harry/Meghan saga to keep up with the Brexit (British exit) story, then you must know that the United Kingdom (UK) officially severed…