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What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? Guest Post by Arun Gupta, PhD

Supply Chain View from the Field

In its current form the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a potential free trade agreement (FTA) between the US and 11 Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries (Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Japan, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand). The United States currently has FTA’s with six (6) of the 11 TPP countries.

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Navigating the Future in an Uncertain Political and Regulatory Environment

NC State SCRC

He began by discussing how Free Trade Agreements, along with labor costs and transportation rates, are among the three most critical elements to factor in when analyzing global supply chain decisions. It excludes Canada, USA, Mexico, Chile, and Peru. The RCEP doesn’t cover labor laws, data, information services – just products.

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FedEx Announces New March 2022 International Shipping Surcharges

Intelligent Audit

Connect with Intelligent Audit to let the experts deal with the nuances of transportation cost management while you focus on your other priorities. 16 The surcharge increase will apply to other destinations in the same zone as Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa. 3 All LAC except Mexico and Puerto Rico. Virgin Islands).