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May 7, 2015

New report details states’ top exports

With National Small Business Week as a backdrop and lawmakers deciding whether to give President Barack Obama Trade… Read more 

May 6, 2015

East Coast ports starting to feel West Coast’s pain

Even on the East Coast, the clear opposite of the country from the troubles plaguing the West, port… Read more 

May 4, 2015

CFIA launches pilot project to reduce inspection rates for U.S.-grown apples

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has launched a three-year agri-food pilot to reduce grade verification inspection rates… Read more 

May 4, 2015

Small business growth depends on TPA

With this being National Small Business Week, legislators on Capitol Hill can do a world of good both… Read more 

May 4, 2015

Oversupplied market warrants lifting of U.S. oil embargo, report argues

If the current policy on limiting these exports remains, it could stifle the U.S.' oil sector and perhaps… Read more 

May 1, 2015

CBSA completes whole potato expiry review investigation

On April, 29th, 2015, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) completed the investigation of the… Read more 

May 1, 2015

APHIS reminds plant importers of upcoming regulatory changes

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued an April 24th message… Read more 

May 1, 2015

CBP-Champlain announces Interstate-87 construction; wide-loads affected

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Champlain, NY, has issued a Trade Information Notice passing along information… Read more 

Apr 30, 2015

Who opposes Trade Promotion Authority?

Though the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers and numerous editorial boards - including the… Read more 

Apr 30, 2015

Port activity free flowing despite striking truckers

Despite fewer drivers on hand to handle incoming and outgoing shipments, it's been business as usual at the… Read more