in

   MarginUp Web Services

          The platform that enables you to take advantage of global supply chain
All Tags » Global Trade (RSS)

Browse by Tags

  • Factors That Affect the Value of a Currency

    If somebody were to hand you a dollar bill and ask how much is it worth, your first inclination may be to answer that it's worth one dollar - face value. This may ring true for a normal consumer, but in the grander scheme of things the US dollar will fluctuate in worth depending on the health of...
    Posted to Globalization and Economics (Weblog) by admin on Thu, Jul 7 2011
    Filed under: Global Trade, currency, global economy, foreign trade

  • Argentina – The Heart of South American Agricultural Trade

    Outside of South America, Argentina is probably known more as the birthplace of the Tango and the romanticized icon Evita Peron. In terms of the country's impact on global affairs, Argentina is also known by historians as an ally to Germany and Italy during World War II - having harbored a number...
    Posted to Globalization and Economics (Weblog) by admin on Sat, Nov 12 2011
    Filed under: Global Trade, MERCOSUR, Argentina, VISTA

  • NAFTA – Strengthening Trade Within North America

    One of the more significant acts that defines the Clinton Administration is the formation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), signed into law in 1993. With origins dating back as far as 1984 with President Reagan's vision of a North American common market, NAFTA was enforced with...
    Posted to Global Trade (Weblog) by admin on Sat, Nov 19 2011
    Filed under: NAFTA, United States, Canada, Mexico, Trade Treaty, Global Trade

  • The Trade and Investment Framework Agreement – Creating Important Free Trade Pacts for the US

    Where the standard Free Trade Agreement, or FTA, creates a trade bloc within multiple countries that eliminates tariffs and import quotas between borders, preliminary measures like the TIFA work to expand that bloc's trade activity to include outside nations. Connections with larger economies like...
    Posted to Global Trade (Weblog) by admin on Fri, May 25 2012
    Filed under: United States, Global Trade, Trade Agreements, Pakistan, Malaysia, Laos, Nigeria, Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, Myanmar, Vietname, Turkey, The Philippines, TIFA, Indonesia, Thailand

  • Facts About the Global Footwear Industry

    Depending on where you live, shoes are considered more than a necessity to protect your feet as you walk – they are viewed as status symbols. Young children wishing to emulate a favorite athlete will seek the brand they wear, and television shows like Sex and the City place emphasis on designers like...
    Posted to Global Trade (Weblog) by admin on Mon, Jun 11 2012
    Filed under: Global Trade, Indonesia, global economy, Footwear Industry, Germany, Vietnam, China, France

  • The Leather and Hide Industry

    Where centuries ago man relied on leather as a necessity for clothing and shelter, modern times showcase leather almost as a status symbol. A home with leather upholstered furnishings and a car with leather seats may indicate wealth, while a leather jacket worn by a celebrity evokes an image of rebellion...
    Posted to Global Trade (Weblog) by admin on Fri, Jul 27 2012
    Filed under: Global Trade, livestock industry, leather industry, leather, cattle industry

  • The Global Wine Industry

    Wine enjoys a rich history that dates back to ancient civilizations. As early as 6,000 BC, men had developed methods of fermenting grapes to produce wine, which was treated as a valuable commodity in trade. As global exploration brought settlers to new lands, so viticulture flourished—evidence of early...
    Posted to Global Trade (Weblog) by admin on Thu, Sep 27 2012
    Filed under: United States, Global Trade, China, France, Spain, Italy, wine industry, wine

  • The Global Paper and Pulp Industry

    In recent years we hear more about businesses making the commitment to “go green.” For many, this may entail the gradual phasing out of paperwork in place of digital documents and reports shared online. Newspapers and magazine now offer digital editions that may be read on computers and eBook readers...
    Posted to Global Trade (Weblog) by admin on Thu, Sep 27 2012
    Filed under: United States, Canada, Global Trade, China, Finland, global industry, Sweden, pulp industry, paper industry

  • The Global Silver Mining Industry

    One may presume silver takes a backseat to gold where interest in precious metals is concerned, yet economists and manufacturers highly prized this precious metal. Like gold and copper mining, the production of silver for commercial use and luxury remains an active global industry. Quick Facts About...
    Posted to Global Trade (Weblog) by admin on Fri, Nov 9 2012
    Filed under: United States, Mexico, Global Trade, Australia, global economy, silver, silver trade, silver mining

  • TradeMapNAFTA

    Posted to Screenshots (Gallery) by admin on Sat, Nov 19 2011
    Filed under: NAFTA, Trade Map, Global Trade
Page 2 of 3 (25 items) < Previous 1 2 3 Next >