Trade Partnership Worldwide, LLC examines the importance of U.S. trade relations with Canada and Mexico. The study also includes an analysis of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), finding a net positive 3.8 million U.S. jobs linked directly or indirectly to the agreement. The study, prepared for the Business Roundtable, may be downloaded here.
This paper compares preference programs offered by major developed countries. It highlights the complex rules that limit developing country usage and offers U.S. policymakers suggestions for changes that would improve the U.S. preference programs.
Trade Partnership Worldwide, LLC research published by the Government of Canada explores the direct and indirect interactions in U.S.-Canada trade and quantifies the degree to which U.S. and Canadian production, by sector, is integrated across the border. It also quantifies the degree to which the activities of numerous up- and down-stream sectors of the United States and Canada are embodied in final goods and services trade. Published in Trade Policy Research 2007, Dan Ciuriak, ed. (Government of Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade, 2008).
The Trade Partnership examined sector-specific export growth to China for each of the 435 U.S. congressional districts for the US-China Business Council’s annual report.
The Trade Partnership highlighted the discrepancy in tariff rates for imports from Peru versus U.S. exports to Peru. Using data on major product exports for each state, The Trade Partnership showed how exporters in all states stand to benefit from implementation of the U.S.-Peru TPA. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be obtained from the BRT’s website, or an example may be downloaded here.
The Trade Partnership used major product export data for each state to reveal how the U.S.-Colombia TPA will benefit exporters across the United States. Additionally, these studies emphasize the difference in tariff rates between U.S. exports to Colombia and Colombian exports to the United States. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be obtained from the BRT’s website, or an example may be downloaded here.
The Trade Partnership describes the potential benefits to importers, exporters and investors under the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement. Highlighting specific industries, The Trade Partnership shows how this agreement will benefit both U.S. and Korean companies. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be obtained from the BRT’s website, or an example may be downloaded here.
The Trade Partnership examined sector-specific export growth to China for each of the 435 U.S. congressional districts for the US-China Business Council’s annual report.
This study examines the impacts of GSP from the U.S. perspective. It finds that while GSP is an important tool to promote economic development in poor countries, it also improves American competitiveness. The study was prepared for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Trade Partnership Worldwide, LLC examined the increasing role of China in the network of global consumer electronics (CE) production and its impacts on the domestic industry. The study shows that growing CE imports from China are largely replacing those from other Asian suppliers and support the competitiveness of U.S. CE manufacturers, providing high-paying jobs for U.S. workers and low prices for American consumers. Prepared for the Consumer Electronics Association, the report can be downloaded here.
