Monthly Archives: August 2011

International Internship Initiative Kicks Off!

Looking for a few great interns for the fall semester. Check out our new page on available internships and apply now!

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GSP-less Trade Spells Disaster for the Poor

When the world’s developing countries export 20% less while total exports into the U.S. increase by 17%, Sandler Trade LLC needed to take a closer look. Congressional inaction on GSP renewal is clearly spelling trade disaster and loss of hard-won … Continue reading

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The Global Thread of Expanding Markets through Exporting part 2 (Egypt, Kosovo, and Sudan)

Continuing our research on how to help micro and small enterprises export their products, Sandler Trade recently conducted interviews with directors of organisations in the field.  These included Mr. Hamed M. Hamed of the Social Development Fund in Egypt, Ms. … Continue reading

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Sandler Trade LLC meets with wine blogger Todd Godbout and Aga Khan Foundation

Sandler Trade LLC’s recent collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo and reviewers from wine blog Virginia Wine Time on a live Twitter tasting of Kosovar wines has garnered some attention among the wine blogging community. One such … Continue reading

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The Global Thread of Expanding Markets through Exporting

What do Yemen’s MFI Association, IFAD’s fisher/farmer assistance in Nigeria, and Opportunity International’s Community Economic Development strategies in Nicaragua share? In the past week, Sandler Trade LLC conducted interviews about Africa, Latin America, and the Gulf region as part of the research … Continue reading

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Sandler Trade LLC successfully enlists Kosovo under FAVIR; presents analysis of Middle East trade data on PRI

Sandler Trade LLC’s continued work with the Embassy of Kosovo in Washington D.C. has gleaned yet another breakthrough for the young country. Following the innovative live Twitter tasting of five of Kosovo’s wines, Sandler Trade LLC has further expanded Kosovo’s … Continue reading

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Congress Passes Bill to Reform the Consumer Product Safety Act

In a move that will benefit small-business importers of artisanal items made by developing-country small-scale producers, the House and Senate passed the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) reform bill yesterday. Next step: President Obama’s signature. Two of the bill’s significant provisions are: ·         Because many businesses feel that … Continue reading

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