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Training
In-Person
Exporting: Get it Delivered, Understand Foreign Exchange, and Get Paid
April 16, 2024
Join VEDP for an informative event where industry experts will converge to share their knowledge on shipping, foreign exchange, and getting paid. Don't miss this opportunity to network with other businesses in Southwest Virginia and international trade professionals who can enhance your exporting strategies.
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Industry Reports
Asia Pacific
Taiwan Agricultural Report
April 11, 2024
Taiwan is heavily dependent on imported food and agricultural products due to limited arable land and a small agricultural sector. It is the United States’ sixth-largest export market for U.S. food and agricultural products. This report addresses opportunities in Taiwan for distilled spirits, craft beer, snack/convenience foods, poultry, beef, and wood pellets.
Training
Virtual
Exploring Opportunities in Taiwan's Agricultural Industries
April 11, 2024
Join VEDP and Tractus Asia to learn more about the market for various agricultural products in Taiwan. During this one-hour webinar, you will hear from Michael Hirou and Liran Golan about the opportunities and challenges in the Taiwanese market. VEDP will host a Trade Mission to Taiwan from September 23 – 27, 2024. Participate in this webinar to learn about opportunities in Taiwan’s agricultural industries.
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Training
Virtual
Is Forced Labor Part of Your Supply Chain?
April 3, 2024
This webinar will enhance your company’s ability to recognize, mitigate, and eliminate forced labor from your supply chain. United States law prohibits the importation of goods mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part with forced labor. Companies that are not compliant can face seizure of goods, financial and reputational harm, and potentially face criminal and/or civil consequences.
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Policy Updates
U.S. and Virginia Trade Policy Updates
April 1, 2024
So far in 2024, the United States has had several discussions around critical minerals, supply chains, and tariffs. USTR has stated that it is currently negotiating critical mineral agreements with the United Kingdom and the European Union while the Department of State hosted the inaugural meeting on critical minerals with Central Asian countries. In addition, the U.S. has had conversations with the EU and separately with Japan on the importance of diversifying and strengthening their supply chains, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity agreement relating to supply chain resilience also recently entered into force. The U.S. has continued its trade discussions with Kenya while the U.S. and Mexico exchanged threats on reinstating tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Training
Virtual
Growing Your E-commerce Business: International Shipping and Fulfillment
March 26, 2024
E-commerce businesses face many challenges when it comes to delivering their products to customers. This webinar, featuring experts from FedEx and Fullfill.com, will focus on the shipping and fulfillment options available to e-commerce businesses and explore best practices. Topics will include: the current shipping environment, shipping risks and opportunities, landed cost options at checkout, registering your company to sell into foreign countries, what to look for in a fulfillment partner, and a case study for international fulfillment.
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