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The newly announced Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Guatemala marks a targeted evolution of the CAFTA-DR architecture. Building on nearly two decades of bilateral engagement, this Agreement introduces a modernized compliance ecosystem focused on regulatory streamlining, digital trade facilitation, and economic security alignment. For U.S. stakeholders particularly SMEs…
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Executive Summary The November 2025 joint statement between President Donald J. Trump and President Javier Milei marks a decisive recalibration of hemispheric trade relations. The Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (the “Agreement”) outlines a bilateral commitment to tariff liberalization, regulatory alignment, and economic security cooperation. For U.S. stakeholders particularly SMEs operating…
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Canada’s Bold Leap into Strategic Infrastructure In 2025, Canada is rewriting its economic playbook with a sweeping infrastructure and resource development strategy that rivals the scale of postwar nation-building. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Mark Carney, the federal government has launched the Major Projects Office (MPO) a centralized, fast-track hub designed to accelerate approvals,…
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Introduction: A Season of Strain and Strategic Reckoning As the 2025 holiday season unfolds, the global air cargo sector is facing a convergence of crises that few anticipated and even fewer were prepared to absorb. What began as a tragic aircraft accident in Kentucky has cascaded into a full-blown capacity crunch, exacerbated by widespread flight…
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President Trump has signaled that the United States and India are “pretty close” to reaching a trade deal, an unexpected development given the recent frictions and policy divergences between the two countries. India’s Ministry of Commerce declined to comment on Tuesday, November 11th, but Trump’s remarks suggest that tariff relief could be on the horizon.…
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Author: Maria Pechurina, Director of International Trade It is Tuesday, November 4th, and the 100% tariff on China we so feared (did we, though, after so many empty threats?) is nowhere to be seen. The internet is exploding with images of President Trump decked out in CCP gear and saluting Chairman Xi, with the recent…
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Canada’s 2025 federal budget arrives not just as a fiscal document, but as a strategic inflection point for the country’s business community. With global trade dynamics shifting, domestic labour shortages intensifying, and U.S. protectionism accelerating, Canadian firms are facing a landscape that demands both resilience and reinvention. Budget 2025, tabled today by Prime Minister Mark…
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In 2025, pork once considered a reliable and affordable staple in American households is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Prices have surged across the board, driven by a complex web of supply chain disruptions, regulatory constraints, and global trade shifts. From family-owned farms to multinational processors, the entire pork industry is recalibrating. Major players like Smithfield…
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A New Era of Aviation Enforcement In October 2025, the United States launched a sweeping enforcement action against several Mexican air carriers, citing systemic competition issues, safety violations, and regulatory non-compliance. This move, announced by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), marks a significant escalation in bilateral aviation tensions and…
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Wall Street’s Tariff Refund Trade: A Billion-Dollar Bet on Judicial Reversal and Presidential Power In an unprecedented fusion of trade law, financial speculation, and constitutional brinkmanship, Wall Street firms are now buying up the rights to tariff refunds from U.S. importers wagers that hinge on the Supreme Court striking down President Trump’s emergency tariffs. This…