Latest Export News & Updates

MARCH 2025

Uncertain Times

In the recent weeks we have all seen a lot of things take a sharp turn: uncertainty in supply chains, FDI investments, downsizing of federal programs, new policies, and heated moves in global diplomacy - just to name a few. I'm sure most of you have been seeing the headlines.

We, too, have been closely monitoring all the developments and are ready to assist your company in a personalized way to anticipate what is coming. For example, our center has paid access to resources such as CustomsInfo a useful tool that allows us to view the tariff treatment of every HS code to any country from any country. We've assisted many companies in better understanding the tariff picture from both the export and import sides.

Some big changes have already arrived. Others are yet to come. But through it all, our resources are here and we remain at your service to help you navigate your trade questions. Please reach out if you have questions or want to set an appointment. In the meantime, check out the upcoming programs below that are geared to help you stay on top of all the changes.

– Nate, GBC Director and Trade Advisor

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NASBITE 38th Annual Conference
on Global Business

"Rockin' International Trade"
April 8 - 10, 2025

Less than a month away!

The biggest conference in international trade education, April 8-10 in Cleveland. This conference has never come to our region, so don't miss this chance to meet a who's who of trade experts from across the USA. There will be specialization tracks, breakouts, CGBP boot camp US export controls boot camp, multiple keynote speakers.

Here are just a few of the released speakers and topics:

Michael Allocca Allocca Enterprises - import compliance
Frank Reynolds International Projects, Inc. - Incoterms
Peter Jolles F2 Labs European CE
Kellie Greene NY SBDC -overseas supplier vetting
Thomas Cooke Blue Tiger International -tariff mitigation techniques
Amanda Lukas C.H. Robinson - duty drawback
and many more!

This conference is a great professional development opportunity for staff at companies who want to advance their global trade skills. Don't miss your chance to be part of this assembly of trade experts from all across the U.S. and the world. Sponsorship, advertising opportunities, and student rates available.

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CSU Academic Study Opportunity
on Tariff Impacts

**Dr. Sebastian Brockhaus**
Assistant Professor of Operations
and Supply Chain Management

Last month our team was approached by Dr. Brockhaus, who was curious to know what Ohio's companies are doing to adjust to the impact of the implemented and proposed tariffs. He is searching for local companies to take part in an anonymous qualitative interview in the coming weeks for his study.

For more information reach out directly to Dr. Brockhaus: s.brockhaus@csuohio.edu

Market Research Opportunities

Getting the Upper Hand and Gain Intel on Your Markets

Nothing occupies our time more than creating market research for our clients. Why is this so important? Often the companies we work with deal with an information asymmetry, meaning that - when it comes to foreign markets - they often don't know as much about the local market as the people they negotiate with. We want to level the playing field.

Our market studies range from the broad to the specific:

Market Priority Report - this has been our mainstay bread and butter. Companies use this report to lay out which foreign markets make the most sense for future investment (or disinvestment).
Market Entry - we issue these reports to focus on the landscape of a market according to the factors most relevant to our client. This could include the competitive, regulatory, or general market attractiveness.
Pricing Studies - this report is wholly focused on understanding what price our clients' goods can and should be sold for in the foreign markets based on cost escalators such as tariffs, freight costs, taxes, and often includes pricing comparison among the competition.

These studies are available year-round and at a rate affordable to SMEs. Inquire to learn more about engaging us for a market study today.

MARKET STUDY OPTIONS

PARTNER EVENTS

Trade Mission to
FABTECH Mexico

May • 2025

FABTECH Mexico is the largest metal manufacturing event in Mexico. Nearly 400

exhibitors use this opportunity to launch new products and services, and showcase new product developments. The state of Ohio will help 12 companies attend the trade mission, that includes State of Ohio booth space at the FABTECH Mexico 2025 trade show in Monterrey, Mexico.

Register today and receive:

● Furnished booth space with graphics included.

● Four nights stay hotel accommodations.

● Business-to-business matchmaking services via our in-country contractors.

● Local support from Ohio’s international contractor in Mexico

● Pre-trip travel and business trade mission briefing.

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The Advanced Manufacturing Fund

Northeast Ohio is home to our counterparts at the Ohio Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, MAGNET. Did you know they have programs geared towards early startup companies? The Advanced Manufacturing Fund invests in high potential early-stage manufacturing or hard tech startups in Ohio. In Q1 2025 fund 2 is launching to continue this funding for Ohio startups. AMF 1 invested in various industries including automation, energy technology, and advanced materials. The fund is not only a tool for investment, but our industry investors bring expertise to the companies to help them achieve success. Click below to learn more.

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