FEB 10: WTCGP and U.S. Commercial Service to host talks on UK and EBRD infrastructure opportunities2/2/2016
World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia and the U.S. Commercial Service will host a “Roundtable Discussion” on February 10th spotlighting the United Kingdom and European Bank for Reconstruction & Development Infrastructure Opportunities
If you fall into one, or more, of the following categories, please join us on February 10th:
There is no charge to attend the February 10th UK & EBRD Roundtable. Please RSVP with Dino Ramos by phone: 215-586-4246 or email: dramos@wtcphila.org. From the Hong Kong Trade Development Council / Hong Kong Means Business:
Hong Kong Toy Industry Chinese mainland toy industry is outperforming other manufacturing sectors in the country, thanks to strong domestic and overseas demand... Read More Express Cargo Industry Hong Kong is the world’s busiest airport in terms of handling international cargo. In 2014, Hong Kong's air cargo throughput reached 4.38 million tonnes, up 6% from 2013. This was followed by a year-on-year (YOY) gain of 0.4% to 3.58 million tonnes in the first ten months of 2015... Read More View Hong Kong Means Business Newsletter (Jan. 27, 2016) As reported by U.S. Korea Connect: Products as diverse as automobiles, fresh lobsters, grapefruit, and coffee had previously seen tariffs as high as 30 percent, but on New Year's Day tariffs on these products were completely eliminated... Following the 2012 implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) tariffs on U.S. passenger vehicle exports to Korea were immediately reduced from 8 percent to 4 percent. By 2014, just two years after this significant tariff reduction, U.S. auto exports to Korea reached $1 billion, a 32.4 percent increase over 2013, and a 141 percent increase over 2011, the year preceding the implementation of the KORUS FTA. Moreover, between January and November 2015, U.S. auto exports reached a record high, with an increase of $109.7 billion over 2014. The dramatic growth of U.S. auto exports to Korea is expected to continue thanks to the January 1, 2016, removal of all tariffs on autos... view U.S. Korea Connect 2016 Newsletter Issue 1 About U.S. Korea Connect
The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) is an international partnership designed to promote the free flow of products and services between the United States and Korea. This economic relationship spurs business growth, creates jobs, generates new markets for U.S. goods and services, and strengthens an important strategic alliance. A WARM WELCOME AND CONGRATULATIONS TO WORLD TRADE CENTER DHAKA, WORLD TRADE CENTER JINZHONG, AND WORLD TRADE CENTER MUSCAT! World Trade Center Dhaka, Bangladesh; World Trade Center Jinzhong, China; and World Trade Center Muscat, Oman presented comprehensive plans for developing iconic World Trade Center facilities with international trade services. Dhaka, Jinzhong, and Muscat join a global network comprised of 330 World Trade Centers across 91 countries. CBP Collaborates with Trade Community to Ensure a Level Playing Field for America’s Steel Industry1/28/2016
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The Trade Winds 2016 – Latin America Webinar Series will provide valuable insights to new and experienced exporters who will gain knowledge of export opportunities in this dynamic region. Companies will learn about best prospects, financial and legal considerations and marketing strategies in seven countries in Latin America. Participants will also understand and appreciate the cultural differences, economic conditions and technological capabilities of potential partners.
The United States and Latin America have one of the most active trade relationships in the world - one that continues to provide opportunities for U.S. businesses of any size and in almost any sector.
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When you think of Harley bikers, Peter Fonda in “Easy Rider” may come to mind. Chinese tourists on a Harley? Not so much. Yet Jeff Ji, owner of World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia member company Knighthawk Tours, is changing that perception – anyone can and should be able to ride a Harley Davidson, especially in China. Want to ride a Harley to see the Great Wall or Confucius sites in China? Sign up for one of Knighthawk’s tours. And, for Chinese tourists who want to take a 2,600 mile Harley ride through scenic Pennsylvania, Knighthawk and Jeff Ji will make that happen.
To date, three Shandong tours from Pennsylvania to China have taken place, including a AAA Chinese New Year spectacular in 2014. And from Shandong to Pennsylvania, five tours have been organized. An average of 20 bikers participate on each tour.
Fred Harris is Director of the Ancient City Harley Owners Group with 300 members in St. Augustine Florida. In 2012, Fred and his wife Lynn led the Knighthawk Harley Davidson Rally Experience Tour. Valley Forge and Bucks County Harley Davidson dealership have been instrumental in supporting Jeff Ji’s mission to help sell American made products into China. In 2008, the Harley dealerships donated 30 bikes to get the ride rolling. And so has the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia. “Ron Drozd and the WTCGP played an instrumental role for Knighthawk’s entry into the China market. Ron set up the very first contact with PA’s Beijing Trade Office in 2008 and invited me into the CEOs' China Operations Club. The momentum that Ron built carries us till this day and into the future,” says Jeff Ji. For additional information on Knighthawk tours visit travelshandong.com/tour-ideas/confucius/ and www.travelshandong.com. Pacific Alliance member countries account for 36% of total GDP in Latin America, 50% of total Latin American trade, and over 40% of total foreign direct investment flows into the region. EXPOMIN 2016 is the place to do business in Chile: 1,641 exhibitors and 84,000 visitors underline the event’s status as the most important mining event for Latin America.
World Trade Center of Philadelphia Member United Parcel Service (UPS) has streamlined their portfolio for shipments of all sizes and added time definite guarantees in an effort to solve crossborder trade challenges between the United States and Mexico. From GlobalTradeMag: |
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