Idaho Governor’s Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico
Join Governor Little, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, and Idaho Commerce for a virtual Mexico trade mission April 19-23, 2021. Learn more here. Why Mexico? Mexico became the United States’ largest trade partner in 2019 (surpassing China and Canada). Close cultural, social, and economic ties make Mexico a natural market to consider for first-time and expanding exporters. In 2019, Mexico was the second-largest destination for U.S. agricultural exports, which totaled $19.2 billion. The United States is the largest supplier of agricultural goods to Mexico, holding a 69 % market share. Mexico has 13 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with 50 …
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. …
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. …
