National Foreign Trade Council

06/11/2024

We're Hiring!

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10/21/2022

Get ready for tomorrow as we join Embassy of Canada, Washington, D.C. in hosting the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada François-Philippe Champagne at our fireside chat. Stay tuned for more information on how to watch the event!🔥

10/13/2022

Our VP and general counsel Mary Jane Saunders chatting with National Foreign Trade Council's Jake Colvin, Constellation Brands' Marc Brazeau and the American Farm Bureau Federation's Sam Kieffer on how to manage and adapt to disruptions in our supply chain.

10/05/2022

The NFTC last week participated in three panels during the World Trade Organization - WTO Public Forum.

NFTC Board Chair Susan Schwab moderated a panel on Leaning into Trade in the Face of Geopolitical Crisis ➡️ https://bit.ly/3fKtT88

NFTC Vice President Tiffany Smith participated in a OECD panel on The Evolving Regulatory Framework for Digital Services Trade ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SGiEfA

Global Innovation Forum Executive Director Jamaica Gayle moderated a panel on How Digital Transformations Empower Small Business Resilience in the Asia Pacific ➡️ https://bit.ly/3fKViXj

Thank you to everyone who participated!

03/17/2022

The NFTC today announced that former USTR Susan Schwab will serve as Chair of the Board.

Read the full announcement here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Ij0hr4

11/18/2021

We're hiring a VP for International Tax Policy!

Summary The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) seeks a Vice President for International Tax Policy to serve as its lead strategist, expert and advocate on tax issues. This full-time position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the NFTC President. About the National Foreign Trade Council

10/27/2021

We're hiring! Read more here ⤵️

06/10/2021

Today, global tech trade association Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) and the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) urged governments participating in ongoing World Trade Organization - WTO Joint Statement Initiative (JSI) Negotiations on E-Commerce to prioritize progress on advancing services market access commitments across key sectors.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/3pDy4DD

06/03/2021

NFTC Announces New Senior Hires https://conta.cc/2TAeXyd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2021 Contact: Veronica Berkshire National Foreign Trade Council [email protected] 240-645-7558 NFTC Announces New Senior Hires Washington D.C. – The National Foreign Tr

01/07/2021

NFTC Statement on DST Section 301 Announcements http://bit.ly/3q01Gd8

12/16/2020

NFTC Statement on EU Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act https://bit.ly/2IUYPlX

12/15/2020

We’re for a Senior Director, International Supply Chain Policy at National Foreign Trade Council. https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/2328437923/?refId=dNzBI%2F9lS4yqspMUVVhWKA%3D%3D

12/09/2020

HAPPENING TOMORROW: NFTC President Rufus Yerxa participates in event on Major Trends in International Trade.

Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vCHac8emRhSBx-tdrPcZQA

11/27/2020

03/17/2020

Can U.S. Business Benefit from an India Trade Deal? Check out NFTC Director for Trade Policy Claire Pillsbury's take on the possibility of a U.S. - India Trade Deal. https://conta.cc/2vBdDQf

02/10/2020

Check out our inaugural View from the Council - a weekly opinion piece from our staff. This week's edition - The Troubled Transatlantic Relationship - lays out the case for the importance of saving & strengthening the US-EU bilateral trade relationship https://conta.cc/2vhtRNW

02/05/2020

HAPPENING NOW: NFTC President Rufus Yerxa participates in U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy's Congressional Trade Series: “The Role of Congress in Trade and Tariff Policy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toQjy4IG-ZE

12/17/2019

NFTC Releases Paper on the WTO Appellate Body Crisis https://bit.ly/2EnOUzs

12/10/2019

NFTC Welcomes Announcement of Agreement on USMCA https://bit.ly/2RDf4WJ

11/18/2019

NFTC Foundation to Honor Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, Congressman Darin LaHood and Senator Rob Portman https://bit.ly/2Qxmhab

11/12/2019

NFTC Applauds Congressional Leadership in Support of Existing U.S. De Minimis Level https://bit.ly/2CEyAJK

10/08/2019

NFTC Releases Policy Brief on Strengthening the WTO https://bit.ly/2OwINiK

09/25/2019

NFTC Statement on Limited U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement https://bit.ly/2lLSOwo

07/17/2019

NFTC Welcomes Senate Passage of Tax Treaties https://bit.ly/2GgNuIq

07/08/2019

NFTC Statement on French Digital Services Tax https://bit.ly/2G0Yaef

06/10/2019

: Earlier today, NFTC President Rufus Yerxa discussed Mexican tariffs & U.S.-China trade w/ David Westin Bloomberg Television https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-06-10/trump-will-find-tariff-threat-harder-to-use-on-partners-nftc-s-yerxa-video

Rufus Yerxa, president at National Foreign Trade Council, discusses President Donald Trump walking back threats to impose tariffs against Mexico. He speaks with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)

06/10/2019

NFTC Statement on G-20 Finance Ministers Meeting https://bit.ly/2R6oh7U

05/31/2019

NFTC Statement on Mexican Tariffs https://bit.ly/2EMATMf

05/17/2019

Auto Industry Welcomes Bipartisan Opposition to Tariffs: op-ed in Morning Consult by David Schwietert, Cody Lusk, John Bozzella, Bill Hanvey, Bill Long, Peter Welch, Rufus Yerxa and Chris Kersting https://morningconsult.com/opinions/auto-industry-welcomes-bipartisan-opposition-to-tariffs/

The auto industry stands united in encouraging accountability and clarity when considering tariffs on national security grounds.

05/17/2019

NFTC Files Amicus Brief with Supreme Court in 232 Case bit.ly/2YyH1PG