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USMCA Under Pressure: Tariff Disputes and the Road to RenegotiationÂ
February 7, 2025
It’s been a busy week, and we’re here to break down the major events in the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) fallout and the potential future implications for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Recap On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, citing national security concerns. According…
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ResearchFDI Academy and EDCO Partner to Elevate Investment Attraction Training in Ontario
January 23, 2025
MONTREAL, January 23, 2025 – ResearchFDI and the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at empowering Ontario’s economic development professionals with cutting-edge training and globally recognized certification. Through this collaboration, EDCO members will gain exclusive access to the ResearchFDI Academy at special discounted pricing, further enhancing their…
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European Market Outlook for 2025: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Investment Opportunities
January 22, 2025
As we dip our toes into 2025, the global economic landscape is marked by complexity and rapid change, including in Europe. While the year ahead may not promise quick returns, investing in Europe remains a compelling strategy for those seeking growth amidst economic volatility. Europe’s economic future is shaped by a delicate balance of challenges—sluggish…
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Industries that saw Growth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
News & Media
To say the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing lockdown have caused a considerable hole in the world’s economy would be an understatement. With retail business, travel industries, and the service sector taking the brunt of the pandemic’s economic stress, certain business sectors have adapted, experienced growth, and even thrived during the wide-felt lockdown.
We’re Excited to Announce that We’re Rebranding!
Announcements, Press Release
ResearchFDI will serve as our dedicated attraction unit built around services to help our clients recruit and retain companies within there target sectors. Services range from strategy, database development, lead generation, appointment setting, training, and virtual lead generation.ResearchB2B will be our dedicated sales development division providing B2B sales leads to our private sector clients. Our…
Where We Stand Post-Pandemic: The State of the Global Supply Chain and FDI Trend Predictions
Opinions
The outlook for FDI for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021 points towards an accelerating trend towards digitalization.
Even Before Trade War, Coronavirus Outbreak, Globalization Had Cooled Off
Opinions
Well before the Trump administration launched a trade war with China and the covid-19 outbreak emerged, globalization had decelerated due to increased government scrutiny of takeovers by foreign companies, barriers to trade in services, a less favorable investment climate and, more recently, slowing growth around the world.
How COVID-19 is Affecting the Global Economy
News & Media
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a significant impact on the Chinese economy which has caused ripple effects into the global's economy.
How Incentives Shape Economic Development
Opinions
In North America, incentives have become a double edged sword for economic developers and investment attraction professionals. Find out more:
General Motors finished off the decade with many ups and downs – Let’s unpack it.
News & Media
From a 40-day strike, to losing billions of dollars, confirming its electric pickup release date, recalling half a million cars, and investing in a new production plant.
Brexit – Where are we today? Implications for North American Markets
Opinions
Brexit, the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union, has (and will) have major short and long-term implications on the North American market.
ResearchFDI is proud to announce the creation of a dedicated business intelligence unit
Announcements, Press Release
The new unit will publish original market insights with content set to include market analyses, investment trends, best practices, case studies, and more.
Goodbye NAFTA, Hello USMCA?
News & Media
The governments of the United States, Canada, and Mexico announced they had reached a trilateral free trade agreement, the USMCA, a modernization of NAFTA.
ResearchFDI congratulates Corpus Christi REDC
News & Media
ResearchFDI congratulates Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development on landing a $1.7 billion steel mill project investment; highlighting the importance of approaching lead generation programs with a multifaceted strategy
Happy Economic Development Week
News & Media
Created by the International Economic Development Council in 2016, the goal of Economic Development Week (EDW) is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, attract investments, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere.