Boise’s Rekluse Finds Success Working with the U.S. Commercial Service
Rekluse is a motorcycle clutch manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho. The company has used the U.S. Commercial Service’s International Partner Search program to identify new distributors in Germany and the Gold Key program to evaluate market conditions in South America. The company states that export sales directly support three jobs and that they highly recommend U.S. Commercial Service programs. …
Jumpstart Idaho Exports: Trade Tools to Grow Your International Business
Idaho exported nearly $3.4 B in goods and services in 2020. Nearly 90% of exporters are small businesses. Learn how you can join them or increase your current exports. …
Is Your Intellectual Property Protected Abroad?
Protecting intellectual property is critical to a company’s ability to grow, compete, innovate and protect its brand reputation. If you have a registered IP right in the U.S., these protections do not extend to foreign countries. Therefore, you’ll need to file for protection in the countries in which you currently do business, or are certain to do business in the future. The U.S. Commercial Service has compiled several tools and resources to help you take the necessary steps to protect your valuable IP and guard against the damaging effects of counterfeiting and piracy. Learn More and Access Resources Here. …
Know Your 2020 Incoterms® – Video Availble on Demand
Learn how to use Incoterms that define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers in export transactions. …
COVID-19 Disruptions in the Global Food Supply Chain – Article
Supply chain disruptions from COVID-19 will take years to rebalance, particularly for the food industry. For food, implications stretch beyond when everyone else reaches a "new normal". …
Research Foreign Markets with Free Online Tools from the International Trade Administration
Did you know that the International Trade Administration (ITA) offers a slew of information and tools to help US Exporters succeed? You can learn how to export, find buyers & partners, explore eCommerce resources, obtain financing, conduct market research, and more. …
Useful and Informative Export Webinars
During this time of social distancing, it is especially nice that the International Trade Administration offers such a wide array of informative webinars. …
Implications & Effects of Recent Tariff and Trade Issues
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EU General Data Protection Regulation
On May 25, the European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect. The new regulation affects all companies doing business with the European Union. This video from the BBC contains an overview of GDPR and how it affects businesses and consumers. Fines for non-compliance can be up to four percent of a company’s global revenue or up to 20 million euros (US $23 million), whichever is higher. More information can be found at the U.S. Mission to the European Union’s Commercial Section here, or by contacting Amy Benson, Director of Idaho’s Export Assistance Center. …
