151
BRIEFINGS ORGANIZED
ON INTERNATIONAL
TRADE.
95%
OF THE WORLD’S CONSUMERS LIVE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
More than 70 percent of the world’s purchasing power and nearly 95 percent of consumers live outside the United States.
As the global supply chain becomes increasingly more interconnected, international trade is becoming a larger part of the market share for businesses of all sizes.Trade agreements and technological advancements are opening up new markets to exports.
In Washington, both parties are calling for tougher, more modern approach to free trade agreements—one that emphasizes IP, currency, and labor provisions that have a disproportionate effect on American manufacturers, services firms, and tech companies. With NAFTA under re-negotiation, KORUS under review, and new trade deals with Japan and the UK underway, local business leaders have an extraordinary opportunity to influence the next generation of trade laws.
Business Leaders on International Trade
It is very important that the United States participate in and lead trade agreements that deal with issues related to data flow and governance.
A key to expanding any business is finding more customers.
I know that if more trade agreements pass it will help more small businesses like mine.
Trade agreements help us operate on a level playing field in certain countries where tariffs and other trade barriers would otherwise make selling very difficult.
International trade agreements will make it much easier for small businesses like mine to do business abroad, increase revenues, and hire more workers.
As a small business, we are always looking for new ways to expand.
Right now we do face challenges with selling our products in other countries
Trade agreements would protect small businesses like mine from having our intellectual property stolen.
Give your business advice on international trade.
