Rob Arthurs, Sr. Executive & entrepreneur with 36 years' experience, founded 6 companies, led 2010 Olympics procurement, Certified Coach, global trade expert, co-authored Living an Extraordinary Life.
After 36 years of helping businesses enter new markets, I've watched countless companies miss golden opportunities because they were too focused on the US, China, or the EU. Indonesia's massive market has been sitting there, waiting for us to engage meaningfully.
After 36 years in global trade and business development, I've watched countless industries transform , but what's happening in agricultural technology right now is different: it's faster, more urgent, and backed by unprecedented capital.
Canada is standing firm in a world of rising trade tensions. As global tariffs tighten and economic uncertainty looms, Canadian businesses — especially small and mid-sized enterprises — are navigating a complex web of international trade shifts.
Canadian exporters are facing their toughest U.S. trade climate in decades. As of August 14, 2025, a sweeping 35% tariff applies to most Canadian goods under IEEPA, alongside 50% duties on steel and aluminum and 25% tariffs on autos and parts under section 232.
As of August 1st, 2025, Canada entered a new era of economic confrontation with the United States. President Trump has imposed a sweeping 35% tariff on Canadian goods outside of CUSMA (also known as USMCA in the U.S.), triggering the worst trade turbulence in over a decade.
Canada has quietly slipped into a modest recession—a technical downturn, not a collapse—triggered largely by escalating U.S. tariffs, global supply chain fragility, and years of economic overdependence on a single trading partner. GDP contracted by 0.1% in April and likely dipped again in...
This week’s ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, which temporarily blocks many of the tariffs introduced by former President Trump, should be front-page news for every Canadian exporter—but not for the reasons you might think.
In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical risk and unpredictable trade policy, Canada stands tall as a safe, ethical, and forward-looking economic force. The recent escalation between India and Pakistan, involving military strikes and threats of broader.....
