Category: Trade
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Nestlé’s Nescafe Partners’ Blend and Fair Trade
Table of Contents Executive Summary Case Analysis Identification and Evaluation of Alternatives Decision, Course of Action, and Implementation References Executive Summary Nestle is the leading manufacturer of coffee, which is the most consumed hot beverage across the world. The production of coffee involves agricultural cultivation and value-addition processes of manufacturing. Small-scale farmers in developing countries…
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Trans-Pacific Regional Trade Agreement (CPTPP)
This paper will present a discussion of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Agreement. The agreement was signed by eleven member states on March 8, 2018, to enhance trading activities between the countries. According to Suomimen (2021), eleven member states formed the regional trade agreement. The first set of countries included Australia, Brunei Darussalam,…
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The Fair Trade Concept
Introduction The concept of fair trade is typically viewed as beneficial to buyers. Indeed, the very concept of fair trade implies that no overpricing should occur when carrying out essential financial transactions between the suppliers and the producing companies (Delgado 2013). Therefore, the phenomenon of fair trade encourages sustainable development of the economy, contributing to…
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International Trade Benefits for the US Economy
Introduction International trade refers to the exchange of goods and services between and among countries. It involves using the global markets to deliver products that are not available in some countries and to move products from countries with excess supplies to countries with fewer supplies of commodities. Many states have benefited from international trade, whereas…
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Aspects of International Trade
Table of Contents Introduction Factor-Proportions and Country-Similarity Theories Comparison between two Countries Natural and Acquired Advantages Economic Similarities Cultural Similarities Political Similarities Conclusion Reference List Introduction Many theories of international trade have been developed to explain the relationships between partner nations. Many countries appreciate the need for doing business with others because of the underlying…
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Global Trade Slowdown and Protectionism
This term project presents the main theme, two subthemes, and global connections. Global trade, or international trade, which involves the import and export of goods and services across international borders, is now slowing down since 2012 (International Monetary Fund, 2016). It is shown that the trend is much worse than previously noted, with notable declines…
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North American Free Trade Agreement
Table of Contents Introduction to the Case North Carolina’s Import Tariff: Unconstitutional? Concluding Remarks Work Cited Introduction to the Case The case associated with North Carolina increasing its import taxes to 25% on foreign-manufactured furniture and textiles calls for the exploration of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The agreement was signed for reducing…
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Comparative Advantage and Free Trade
Introduction Countries vary by many socio-economic parameters, such as population density, natural resources, climate, technological advancements that allow them to specialize in various production areas. Due to specialization, some economies create an oversupply of one product category but experience the lack of another. Thus, international trade takes place when one national economy sells the things…
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The Impact of the U.S.-Mexican Trade War
Trade war is defined as a situation in which two or more countries do damage to each other’s trades by raising import tariffs or imposing restrictions on the other countries’ import. Trade wars are typically seen as a side effect of protectionism – a political stance that seeks to shield domestic industries and guard the…
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Gardena Flowers and Plants Trading Company Analysis
Table of Contents Brief History Mission and Vision Location Ownership and Employees Target Market and Competition Financial Analysis Breakdown of Income Scope for the Future Brief History Gardena Flowers and Plants Trading is an outdoor shop that specialises in the sale of plant nurseries, ceramic pots used to grow the plants, as well as outdoor…