When the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation came into force in 2017, the electronics sector was among the industries most directly affected. It’s perhaps no surprise. The very components that power our modern devices—tiny yet critical—are often the ones most entangled in complex, opaque supply chains. From 2017 through 2022, regulators, companies, and civil society groups […]
Proudly hosted by InternetShine Corporation for the second time in Dubai, the FiNext 2023 conference is the 5th edition globally and continues to uphold its mission to highlight and celebrate exceptional achievements in both traditional finance and FinTech sectors. This distinguished event facilitates innovative dialogue, fostering networking opportunities, and serves as a stage for […]
The International Trade Council (ITC) is deeply concerned over the ongoing labor dispute at the Port of Seattle that has led to its closure. The disruption is the result of an unresolved labor conflict involving the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The Port of Seattle, a crucial hub for U.S. agricultural exports, forms part […]
The ITC is pleased to announce that its fellow, Iain Evans, will be speaking at Branching Out in Melbourne in August this year. Branching Out, a unique forum designed to foster global trade and investment relations, serves as a valuable convergence point for Australian exporters and importers. The two-day conference will provide a platform […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
The International Trade Council (ITC) notes with interest the upcoming implementation of the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). This agreement is anticipated to bring significant privileges to Armenia for various products, particularly food commodities, as mentioned by Armenia’s Minister of Economy, Vahan Kerobyan. While challenges persist in exporting […]
The International Trade Council (ITC) enthusiastically welcomes the entry into force of the UK’s post-Brexit trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand. These treaties, while garnering diverse views, signify a significant move for the UK as an independent trading nation, as they represent the first deals to come into force following Britain’s exit from the […]