Why Protectionism Doesn’t Build Prosperity – And What History Actually Shows
For centuries, political leaders have promised that protectionism will make their nations stronger. Higher tariffs, tighter industrial policies, subsidies for local producers and regulatory barriers are routinely framed as tools to defend jobs, rebuild domestic manufacturing and secure economic independence.
A pivot in the trade playbook: Why Donald Trump just cut tariffs on beef, coffee and bananas — and what it signals
When a U.S. President who spent much of the year rolling out sweeping tariffs suddenly announces a reversal on staples like beef, coffee and bananas, it’s a signal worth unpacking. Over the weekend the Trump administration dropped duties on more than 200 food-imports — including beef, coffee, bananas and orange juice.
Trump Tariff Trouble: Pharmaceuticals on the Firing Line
Recently, the US administration announced a new wave of tariffs, including a 100% levy on branded pharmaceuticals entering the United States from October 1, 2025.
Avoiding Customs Chaos for Premium Brands Entering Australia
Australia has some of the world’s strictest biosecurity and import compliance protocols, making it both a high-potential and high-risk destination for global brands. For premium food, beverage, and beauty companies, this is not a market you can afford to approach casually. In the first quarter of FY24 alone, the Australian Border Force reported that 30.9% […]
Trump Tariffs on Trial
Just when you thought Trump tariffs were old news, they’re back in the headlines. Last week, two colleagues told me that “no one was talking about tariffs anymore” … turns out they spoke too soon. If you’ve been following the story, you’ll recall that on 2 April, the President issued Executive Order 14257, titled “Regulating […]
Trump’s Liberation Day Tariffs: Impact on Global Trade in Services
Table of Contents What Are Trade in Services and Why Does It matter? Services Aren’t Tariffed – But They’re Still at Risk Global Supply Chains for Services Will Be Disrupted Too Could Retaliation Threaten Global Services Trade? Conclusion: Preparing for a Tighter, More Complex Services Trade Landscape Trump’s new tariffs are shaking up global trade […]
Navigating GDPR and Privacy Regulations: What It Means for Your International Marketing
If you’re tapping into European markets, you’ve probably heard of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This game-changing regulation has been reshaping how companies handle data since it came into effect in May 2018. But what does GDPR really mean for your international marketing efforts? Let’s dive in and break it down. What’s GDPR all […]
UK successfully trials biggest four-day working week pilot; what could this mean for your business and the future of business operations?
“The economy doesn’t need us to be working five days a week any more. It was 100 years ago… but the economy has transformed since then.” (Joe Ryle, director of the 4 Day Week Campaign) Results released earlier last month from the UK four-day week trial show an overwhelmingly positive response from staff, claiming they […]
International IP Protection: 5 Steps to Creating an IP strategy
Table of Contents Five steps to develop your international IP strategy You have thought about what IP you have in your business, the different types of IP rights and about how you can use them to protect your assets as you expand your business overseas. Now, it’s time to get strategic and selective about what […]
International IP Protection: What type of intellectual property should you protect?
Table of Contents A couple of quick examples Types of IP you can protect Whether you are setting-up shop in a new country, or just selling your stuff there, you will need a strategy for managing your intellectual property (IP) as you expand internationally. It can be a totally new concept or invention, an innovative […]
