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EXIM Reauthorized Through 2026
Legislation passed just before the end of 2019 has reauthorized the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a seven-year period, until December 31, 2026, the longest authorization in the institution’s history. EXIM reauthorization was part of the nearly $1.4 trillion federal appropriations package passed by Congress and signed by President Trump on December 20, 2019.
What the Recent Trade Deals Mean for Exporters
Trade Policy Actions Offer Possibilities for Exporters In the previous week, two trade policy announcements signaled movement on key trade priorities of the Trump Administration. Both the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now called...
Guide to Political Risk Insurance
New and emerging markets offer incredible opportunities for investors and corporations – however, not without risk. Political and economic instability in these markets can pose a significant threat to businesses and can lead to catastrophic losses for investors and...
U.S. House Approves EXIM Reauthorization; Senate Approval Is the Next Step
EXIM Bank Reauthorization on the Horizon On Friday, November 15, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) for a 10-year period through 2029. The House successfully passed H.R. 4863 United States Export...
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The Tax Break Exporters Need to Know About
Utilizing An IC-DISC to Unlock Greater Export Revenue Firms exporting overseas may be unaware of an incentive in the U.S. tax code that can noticeably reduce tax liability and free up more revenue. An Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC)...
A Guide to Trade Credit Insurance
What is Trade Credit Insurance? Trade Credit Insurance, sometimes called Accounts Receivable Insurance, is a method of protecting a company’s accounts receivable against the risk that one or more key customers will fail to pay for goods and services. This type of...
Top 5 Geopolitical Events Impacting Global Trade Credit and Cross-border Investments
Top Five Areas of Geopolitical Risk Assessing country or regional risk is a crucial part of a trade risk strategy and is necessary for conducting international trade. Understanding laws, customs, and regulations of any country are paramount but it’s also prudent to...
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