Global Trade Updates (GTU)
Have a look at our past newsletters below
- 11 December 2024 – Christmas Edition: Build on 2024. Create opportunities in 2025 with ECA
- 12 November 2024 – New trade agreement with UAE opens opportunities for Australian exports
- 31 October 2024 – The US election – is there a difference between candidates?
- 31 July 2024 – The Paris Olympics is a useful reminder that European markets matter to Australia
- 20 May 2024 – Ahead of rough trading conditions, Budget provides little support for small exporters
- 19 April 2024 – Adopting organic practices could help expand your markets overseas
- 3 April 2024 – Reshoring may be good for the country, but it may not be right for business
- 22 February 2024 – Australian exporters must adjust to the industrial policies of trading partners
2023
- 14 December 2023 – The signals are clear for 2024 – minimise risks and maximise gains
- 16 November 2023 – Delays at DP World may continue for another week or two
- 17 October 2023 – Exploring the Benefits of Doing Business with Vietnam
- 14 September 2023 – South-East Asian Markets Provide Opportunities for Expansion
- 18 July 2023 – Reform of Australia’s trade processes can ease exporting costs
- 23 June 2023 – Boost global opportunities with traceability
- 17 May 2023 – A Budget that missed an opportunity to shore up Australian exports
- 26 April 2023 – Australia’s global competitiveness will depend on our adoption of emerging technologies
- 22 February 2023 – 2023 will be an inflection point for technologies in trade
2022
- 15 December 2022 – It’s the holidays, and time to celebrate! But beware of hazards in the new year
- 27 October 2022 – A responsible budget designed for an uncertain future
- 22 August 2022 – Resilient trade can enhance Australia’s economic performance, create better paying jobs and address skills shortage
- 6 July 2022 – Australian dollar fluctuations put further pressure on exporters’ margins
- 16 June 2022 – Heightened global risks encourage new approaches to trade
- 11 May 2022 – The election and international trade
- 22 April 2022 – Efforts to streamline trade processes must be redoubled to meet changing global challenges
- 6 April 2022 – Why exporters need to be recognised – celebrating 60 years of the Premier’s NSW Export Awards
- 23 March 2022 – A tough start for the first quarter, expect more changes and potential opportunities
- 1 March 2022 – The war in Ukraine and the potential impacts on trade
- 2 February 2022 – A refresh, optimism and perseverance will define a successful new year
2021
- 15 December 2021 – We’ve made it this far, so let’s keep going!
- 23 November 2021 – Make trade and environment initiatives work for you
- 11 November 2021 – Does COP26 in Glasgow mean anything for exporters?
- 26 October 2021 – International flights resume, but will still be limited including for business travellers
- 12 October 2021 – 2021 Australian Export Awards
- 27 September 2021 – Can trade be untangled from the evolving geopolitical plot?
- 14 September 2021 – The trouble with shipping – update on our representation to government
- 31 August 2021 – Can wisdom of the crowd advance your interest?
- 17 August – Hanging in there may be the best strategy for now
- 3 August 2021 – We request your participation in Australia’s International Business Survey 2021
- 20 July 2021 – What is the European Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and how will it affect you?
- 7 July 2021 – Will your export succeed under new global environmental standards?
- 22 June 2021 – A broken global supply chain will undermine the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
- 8 June 2021 – Increasing shipping costs and delays are hurting SME exporters
- 25 May 2021 – Yes, doing some marketing now makes absolute sense
- 13 May 2021 – What’s in the Budget (2021-22) for exporters?
- 29 April 2021 – Are you diversifying your export markets?
- 15 April 2021 – Together let’s make trade easier and more rewarding
- 23 March 2021 – While there are opportunities, Australian exporters continue to face obstacles
- 3 March 2021 – The importance of services and digital trade to diversifying and boosting Australian exports
- 16 February 2021 – We can address climate change and still do trade
- 3 February 2021 – The shifting sands of 2021
- 19 January 2021 – Looking ahead: Opportunities for Exporters in 2021