The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office just released a list of so-called notorious markets where counterfeit and pirated goods are sold. Notably, many are in countries like Russia and China where state-owned enterprises (SOE’s) are also dominant. SOE’s pose an unfair challenge for private companies that are forced to compete against them. Most nations operate SOE’s, most typically performing functions deemed most precious by their consumers/citizens, or simply politically entrenched based on legacy. SOE’s are engaged in transportation, energy, telecommunications, energy, defense, health care and liquor. The pluses and minuses of such enterprises are well recognized – they typically offer lower prices for...
On Saturday, 10 October, at a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, President Trump said that the U.S. and Mexico would come to terms on a new trade deal, and he said Canada does not need to be part of the deal. Trump called the coming agreement with Mexico “great” but gave no d...
From WPI Consulting
Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.