COVID Food Policies Duty Delays: G20 trade ministers are meeting today to discuss actions they can take to mitigate adverse economic harm being caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The Trump Administration has said it will accept applications for up to a three-month delay (or until the pandemic ends) in making tariff payments due by importers. Farm Labor: A major concern for farmers is finding sufficient migrant labor to help plant spring crops and harvest those grown in more temperate areas. The U.S. State Department will expedite H-2A applications by not requiring in-person interviews even for first time applicants. Trade Infrastructure: The Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund has had plenty of money it could not spend to im...
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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.