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The election results are, for the most part, finalized. The House is still in contest, but with president-elect Trump winning the popular vote and a Republican-led Senate, what can investors expect? How might foreign policy impact global trade? Will tariffs help or harm the U.S. and its key trading partners? Do any industries in particular stand to gain from looser domestic regulations? Above all, how have markets reconciled the potential positives and negatives Trump's second term might bring? It's certainly too early to have the answers to these unknowns, but Craig Ellis shares insights that investors may want to consider going forward.

Some great points made by #TeamSPB's Everett Eissenstat in a recent article surrounding trade legislation! Make sure to give it a read!

Bill Alert! US House Bill HCONRES 6 - Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution Policy: Congress Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eui4E6wD Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 6, also known as the Reclaiming Congress's Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reaffirm Congress's authority over trade policy and to ensure that trade agreements are in the best interest of the American people. The bill highlights the importance of Congress's role in shaping trade policy, as outlined in the Constitution...

Bill Alert! US House Bill HJRES 186 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission entitled "Non-Compete Clause Rule". Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/efWpKy4G Bill 118 hjres 186, also known as the "Non-Compete Clause Rule Disapproval Resolution," is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission

We have recently updated two of our trade mark practice guidelines, to reflect new provisions resulting from the European Union Free Trade Agreement Legislation Amendment Act 2024. View the updated Trade Mark practice guidelines: 3 Classification and specification (see section 3.5): https://bit.ly/3WML2kY 4a Absolute grounds – Geographical indications: https://bit.ly/3WQvD3g

More developments are on the horizon that could significantly impact North American trade, and perhaps even the global trade landscape. Mexico's trading partners are closely monitoring changes to judicial selection and evaluation processes. Stay informed about these crucial update - #NorthAmericanTrade #GlobalTrade #MexicoTrade #JudiciaryReform

Did you know that AgAmerica has a dedicated resource page to help you navigate the complexities of farm policy and trade? From legislative updates to the latest trade outlook, we’ve got you covered. https://bit.ly/459RTXQ

In the latest episode of Five Questions, Five Answers, Birgit Matthiesen sits down with fellow AFS colleagues David Hamill, Antonio J. Rivera, and James Kim to discuss the influence political landscapes have on trade policies, how companies can prepare for the USMCA review next year, and more. #5Q5A #PresidentialElection #InternationalTrade

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released new regulations that ban the use of fake reviews and testimonials. The language around the new Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the “final rule”) is extensive, and the rulemaking document is 163 pages long. We’ve (briefly) summarized the final rule in this article: https://lnkd.in/g5MHA878

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released new regulations that ban the use of fake reviews and testimonials. The language around the new Trade Regulation Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the “final rule”) is extensive, and the rulemaking document is 163 pages long. We’ve (briefly) summarized the final rule in this article: https://lnkd.in/g5MHA878