The WTO just completed its trade policy review of India and it affirmed what is already known by that nation’s trading partners…India continues to rely on tariffs, minimum import prices, import restrictions, and licensing… with frequent changes that create uncertainties for traders. India is also the WTO’s most active user of antidumping measures. The government is expected to announce this week additional tariff increases with the goal of promoting self-sufficiency. Even when India “cuts” tariffs it creates other import prohibitive policies. New Delhi announced that the duty on crude palm oil imports would be cut by 12.5 percent to 15 percent, and the duty on soyoil and sunoil imports would be d...
What You Need to Know Today: The U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal on Monday with the deal expected to be signed Friday in Switzerland. The memorandum signed is explicit that Iran will allow 60 days of toll-free transit for all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump annou...
The U.S. and Iran announced a framework peace deal. Crude oil futures dropped to $83.08, the lowest since early March. The breakthrough comes as President Trump said that if Iran failed to reach a deal, he would order renewed military attacks. An LNG tanker chartered by India’s Petronet c...
Key Takeaways: Vertical farming offers year-round production, reduced water use, and the ability to grow fresh produce closer to consumers. High electricity consumption for lighting and climate control has proven to be the industry's biggest obstacle to profitability. Large upfront investments...
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Infrastructure investment due diligence
On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.