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 […]
US 3.5% Non-Citizen Remit Tax for Global Clients/Advisors
A significant shift in U.S. financial policy is on the horizon — and it could affect many globally mobile individuals and the advisers who support them. On May 22, the U.S. House narrowly passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (215-214), which includes a proposed 3.5% excise tax on international fund transfers made by non-U.S. […]
Navigating Global Trade in 2025: Trends MSMEs Must Watch Closely
Table of Contents Trend #1: The US Tech Boom Trend #2: Shifts in U.S. Foreign Policy and European Defense Dynamics Trend #3: Post-Conflict Uncertainty in the Middle East Trend #4: China’s EV Disruption Conclusion 2025 has barely begun, and yet the global trade landscape is already shifting dramatically. From Washington to Beijing, foreign policies are […]
What’s at Stake for Global Trade in the 2024 U.S. Election?
The upcoming U.S. election isn’t just a simple domestic issue; it could have wide-ranging effects on world trade. Rules on international economic relations, particularly with large players like China and the EU, as well as key trading partners such as Australia, could be dictated by policy from Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Donald Trump: Will […]
International Marketing: How to make your message stick in overseas markets
Table of Contents Core values: personal appeal or desire to be seen? Product selection criteria: Innovation or Brand Credibility? Reaching the market International Marketing Success Companies encounter a bunch of challenges when it comes to marketing in other countries. Marketing departments often don’t know much about the business and cultural context of the international audiences […]
What does the US-China trade war mean for AU?
Cynthia Dearin explains what does the US-China trade war mean for Australia and if this a crisis or an opportunity. Tune in to learn more.
