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Vol. 8 #2, November 2008
Lead Article

Return of Canadians to the World Dairy Expo
Dairy industry leaders from over 80 countries assembled in Madison, September 30 to October 4, for the 2008 World Dairy Expo. The largest number of non-U.S. attendees came from Canada. Nearly 500 farmers, breeders, and dairy experts traveled to Wisconsin from across Canada. Other countries sending large numbers of attendees included Mexico (256), the Netherlands (190), ... (read more) Interview with a Member of Wisconsin's International Business Community

Pauline Klaffenboeck: A Wisconsin Banker’s View on the Global Economy
Pauline Klaffenboeck has spent over 30 years in the banking industry starting as a foreign exchange trader at a bank in Salzburg, Austria. In her current capacity as Vice President of Global Trade Services at M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank, she assists companies with their international needs, specializing in foreign political and economic risks. She has served as chairperson of the National ... (read more)

Market Info

Booming Brazil
It was not that long ago that business people would expect Brazil to be more likely in the eye of an economic storm rather than being a relatively safe harbor, but robust ... (read more)

Mexico Market Update
New opportunities may exist in Mexico for Wisconsin companies in the energy sector, specifically with the state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), ... (read more)

Additional Wisconsin Connections in Mexico
Wisconsin companies interested in doing business in Mexico can find many opportunities and friends in the Mexican State of Jalisco. Wisconsin and Jalisco signed a sister-state ... (read more)

Chinese Economic Stimulus Plan
On Sunday, November 9, the Chinese government announced a $586 billion package of infrastructure projects in an effort to maintain growth at home and combat the effects of ... (read more)

WTO Reports World Trade Slipped Last Year
Weakening demand in developed countries, realignments in exchange rates, and fluctuations in the prices for commodities, such as oil and gas, introduced uncertainties ... (read more)

Icelandic Meltdown
The United States has been hit hard by the global credit crisis, but not as bad as Iceland. The country that last year won the U.N.’s “best country to live in” poll, with its residents ... (read more)

Governments, Elections, Regulations

Canadian Federal Election Results in More of the Same
While the spotlight has been on the U.S. presidential race for many months, Canada announced and held parliamentary elections in less than two months. On October 14, Canadian ... (read more)

Trade Ruling Favors Wisconsin Papermaker
The International Trade Commission ruled on October 30 that artificially low-priced imports from Chinese companies pose an economic threat to Wisconsin papermaker Appleton. The firm argued ... (read more)

Reformulated European Chemical Regulations
The European Union (EU) has reformed its chemical regulation policies. The resulting Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemical substances (EC1907/2006) (REACH) ... (read more)

Basic Guide to Exporting
The U.S. Department of Commerce has released a new edition of A Basic Guide to Exporting that includes updated information on identifying new markets and selecting the best ... (read more)

Funds Available for Ag Export Promotions
Governor Jim Doyle announced on October 20 that federal matching funds are available to help Wisconsin food companies promote their products in foreign markets. Up to ... (read more)

Report on Foreign Direct Investment
The U.S. Department of Commerce released a report on the U.S. litigation environment and trends in foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into the United States on October 29. The ... (read more)

Upcoming Events

Financial Services for Export Businesses in Today’s Market
The Stateline World Trade Association (SLWTA) welcomes Ms. Betsy Makris, Mr. Jan Blaho, and Ms. Lisa Spano to its November 20, 2008 dinner meeting. The three will speak on ... (read more)

Creating and Writing a Compliance Manual
On Monday, December 1, the Milwaukee World Trade Association (MWTA) Compliance Committee, in conjunction with the Center for Global Education and Trade at Waukesha ... (read more)

Trade Mission Down Under
The Council of Great Lakes Governors (CGLG) will sponsor a multi-industry, multi-state Trade Mission to Australia and New Zealand, March 2-11, 2009. Companies from the ... (read more) Click here for a more complete list of events in Wisconsin and abroad.