Recent Trade News

Statement By Minister Ng On Canada’s Request For CUSMA Dispute Settlement Consultations With United States On Canadian Solar Products
Jan 07, 2021 Global Affairs Canada

Canada Announces Steps To Ensure Stability For Canada-United Kingdom Trade In Goods
Dec 22, 2020 Global Affairs Canada

Minister Ng Introduces Legislation In House Of Commons To Implement Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement
Dec 09, 2020 Global Affairs Canada

Implementation Of Chapters Of The Animal Products Import Policy Framework
Dec 02, 2020 CFIA

Canada Successfully Concludes Talks On Transitional Trade Continuity Agreement With The United Kingdom
Nov 21, 2020 Global Affairs Canada

Updated Requirements For Importing Organic Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
Oct 02, 2020 CFIA

New And Temporary Import Requirements On Romaine Lettuce
Oct 02, 2020 CFIA

U.S. Backs Down On Aluminum Tariffs
Sep 16, 2020 Pacific Customs Brokers

Canadian Tariffs On U.S. Products Coming Within Days
Sep 15, 2020 CSCB

Additional Organic Produce Import Requirements
Sep 10, 2020

Longshoremen Return To Work At The Port Of Montreal As Negotiations Continue
Aug 24, 2020

Port Of Montreal Labour Disruption – Vessel Options
Aug 19, 2020

72-Hour Strike From July 27 to 31 At Port Of Montreal
Aug 10, 2020

Canada Retaliates With New Surtaxes Imposed On Goods Imported From The U.S.
Aug 07, 2020

U.S. Imposes A 10% Duty On Canadian Aluminium Effective August 16th, 2020
Aug 06, 2020 Pacific Customs Brokers

Reduced Inspection Frequencies For Meat Imported From Australia And New Zealand
Aug 04, 2020 CFIA

Reminder On SFCR Requirements For The Manufactured Food Sector
Jul 10, 2020 Pacific Customs Brokers

Safe Food For Canadians Regulations (SFCR) Requirement For The Manufactured Food Commodities
Jun 29, 2020 CFIA

How To Break Into The Global Export Market

ABC Customs Brokers Apr 21, 2016

With the signing of recent trade agreements, global trade activity is turning a very significant corner. There is an improved climate for international trade and Canadian exporters are positioned to benefit. Exporting outside of Canada is an excellent way to grow your business.

Did you know?

International trade represents more than 60 percent of Canada’s GDP.
One in five jobs in Canada is linked to exports.
There would be 3.3 million fewer jobs without international trade.
Canada’s unemployment rate would skyrocket to more than 25 percent without exports.

(Source: Global Affairs Canada)

If overseas sales are currently, or shortly will be, part of your business plans, how do you approach the daunting task of breaking into the export market?

Part of a winning formula should include professional business services. International marketers, bankers and freight forwarders play an important role and their experience and expertise will be very valuable. Their knowledge will guide the development of your business plan and, when the plan takes shape and begins to unfold, you will need their guidance and involvement when the goods begin to physically move to the foreign markets. Ultimately, your goal is to acquire regular ongoing business to make your efforts worthwhile. Your careful choice of field experts will help make this happen.

Export Consultation Services

Pacific Customs Brokers can help you open the door to export opportunities. Speak to one of our trade advisors who will assist and advise you as your independent consultant.

Increasing your company’s knowledge base will also be necessary. Foreign cultures, market studies, intellectual property rights, financing, terms of sale, international shipping, and export and import processes are just a few that come to mind. When it comes to deciding who should be involved, you will be surprised to find that export sales touch almost every department – sales and marketing, accounting, legal, purchasing, production, etc. Success means bringing everyone on board to buy into the plan. New or aspiring exporters may want to attend a trade compliance session to increase their education in these areas.

Global Export Seminar