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International Trade Council Welcomes the Historic ‘atlantic Declaration’ Between US and Uk

International Trade Agreements, News, United Kingdom, United States

June 9, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) applauds the signing of the landmark ‘Atlantic Declaration,’ a multifaceted agreement between US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This agreement, announced at a joint press conference held at the White House on June 8, 2023, bolsters international cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, critical minerals, […]

ITC Extends Support for Ukraine’s Recovery at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023

News, Trade Relations, Ukrain

June 9, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) is honored to announce its participation in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2023, slated to take place in London from June 21-22. This esteemed conference, co-hosted by the UK and Ukraine, marks an essential step in rallying international support for Ukraine’s post-conflict recovery. Continuing the cycle of annual events, this […]

ITC to Attend the Prestigious FiNext Conference 2023 in Dubai

Financial Technology, News, United Arab Emirates

June 8, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) is thrilled to announce its participation at the much-anticipated FiNext Conference, set to take place on 21st – 22nd June 2023, in Dubai, UAE. The FiNext Conference, an initiative by InternetShine Corp, USA, serves as a global hub for the financial sector, offering a valuable platform for tech start-ups, SMEs, […]

ITC Announces Government Partners for 2023 Go Global Awards

International Trade, News

June 8, 2023

The International Trade Council is delighted to declare the addition of several partners to the 2023 Go Global Awards set to take place in Providence, Rhode Island, from November 6-8, 2023. Building on the success of last year’s event in Estonia, held in association with Enterprise Estonia, we are eagerly preparing for this year’s grand […]

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Discuss Trade Topics with President Joe Biden in the United States

International Trade, News, United States

June 7, 2023

The International Trade Council is delighted to announce that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is embarking on a significant visit to the United States where he is anticipated to discuss various trade-related subjects with President Joe Biden, among them, the President’s landmark green industry investment package. On his journey to Washington DC, Mr. Sunak expressed reservations […]

European Commission Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Poland over “Russian Influence” Law

Europe, News, Political Affairs

June 7, 2023

The International Trade Council brings to light the European Commission’s launch of legal proceedings against Poland concerning a contentious law centered around a unique committee set up to probe alleged “Russian influence” within Poland. “This law could potentially be utilized to target opposition politicians during the run-up to Poland’s forthcoming general elections,” said Valdis Dombrovskis, […]

International Trade Council Addresses Cbp’s Enforcement Shift to Type 86 Entries

News, Trade Compliance

June 6, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) has noted the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) decision to prioritize enforcement measures on Type 86 entries. The shift comes in response to the escalating usage of this relatively new entry type for de minimis shipments and the corresponding rise in related violations. According to CBP’s James Moore, speaking […]

Honduran President to Visit China to Strengthen Economic Ties

China, International Relations, News

June 5, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the upcoming visit of Honduran President Xiomara Castro to China, as part of Honduras’s efforts to enhance its relations with Beijing and pursue economic opportunities. President Castro’s visit, scheduled from June 9 to 13, comes at the invitation of President Xi Jinping and signifies the growing cooperation between […]

ITC welcomes 51 new corporate members

International Trade, News

June 3, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) proudly announces a significant expansion to its influential network with the addition of 51 new corporate members during the week ending on June 2, 2023. Our new affiliates represent a broad spectrum of industries and come from 21 diverse countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, […]

New Foreign Direct Investment Screening Regime Implemented in the Netherlands

Foreign Direct Investment, News

June 1, 2023

The Netherlands has enacted a comprehensive foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism through the Security Screening of Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions Act (Wet Veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames) (“the FDI Act”), effective since June 1, 2023. This new regime introduces mandatory notifications for investments in target undertakings operating in designated vital sectors and sensitive technologies […]

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