Monthly Archives: April 2017

How the Internet and E-Commerce Are Hacking Protectionism

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Kati Suominen

This first appeared in Zocalo Consider two distinct worlds only a few miles from each other. One world is that of Jennifer and Nicole, recently featured in The New York Times, who have worked all their lives at the Carrier air conditioner … Continue reading →

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Nextrade Group Announces New, Actionable Ecommerce Development Survey and Index

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Kati Suominen

By Kati Suominen, Founder and CEO Ecommerce is reshaping the patterns, players, and possibilities of international trade. It is opening new trade opportunities for companies of all sizes and across sectors. However, numerous challenges need to be overcome for digitization … Continue reading →

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Nextrade Publishes a New Report on Digital Trade in Latin America  

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Kati Suominen

By Kati Suominen, Founder and CEO ​The Internet roared to the scene in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and it is transforming the way Latin Americans interact, shop, bank, and spend their time. The Internet is changing regional consumption … Continue reading →

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Silver Bullet to Fire Up Small Business Exports: Plurilateral Agreement on De Minimis

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Kati Suominen

By Kati Suominen For governments seeking to harness the promise of ecommerce to catalyze entrepreneurship, small business exports, and job-creation in their economies, unburdening small online sellers from arcane customs procedures and duties should be a top priority. The quick-fix … Continue reading →

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