American public attitude surveys show a continuing slide in public support for free trade, and that decline is encouraging politicians to use trade as a negative issue in this year’s election campaign. Perpetuating Inequities American public attitude surveys show a continuing slide in public support for free trade. That decline is encouraging politicians to use trade as a negative issue in this year’s election campaign. It is usually better to get ahead of negative trends, which means the business community, including farm organizations and agribusinesses, is already too late in undertaking a public education effort explaining the current inequities in trading rules and that failure to negotiate new terms will only perpetuate the current...
What You Need to Know Today: Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans continued to accelerate, with USDA reporting another 558 KMT sold to China and 236 KMT to unknown destinations. Combined with sales announced Wednesday and Thursday, the latest purchases bring the three-day total to approximately...
As fall begins, wild migratory birds are starting their seasonal migration. That has the industry and government officials worried about the potential spread, again, of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Some members of Congress have called for the United States to be prepared for a pote...
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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.