With over 95% of consumers living outside of the United States, there is a strong incentive for businesses, big and small, to go global. However, it can sometimes feel daunting to understand how international trade works, what tripping points there are, and where to even start. In this episode your fearless hosts dive right into a conversation about the power of imports and exports to improve lives and make global connections.
In addition, the conversation covers why "Free Trade" gets a bad wrap, as it should really be looked at as "Free and Fair Trade" to open up new markets and allow for new technologies to cross borders and push down costs. On the other hand, where tariffs and controls do exist, this creates competitive disadvantages for companies trying to price their products competitively. By listening to this episode you will come away with a better understanding of the power of international trade, the pitfalls, and opportunities to hear about some of the more unique tariff evasion schemes!
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Justin Oslowski has been with the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Commercial Service, since 2000. During this time, he has worked in the Nashville, Tennessee and in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offices as an International Trade Specialist. In June 2007, Justin joined the office in New Hampshire as its new director. Justin currently specializes in assisting safety and security, defense, aerospace and environmental technologies companies in expanding international sales. As an International Trade Specialist, he has worked extensively with many U.S. Embassies and Consulates in order to aid local companies in achieving success in export sales. Temporary assignments have included writing market research at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines and acting as a Commercial Attaché for the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece. Justin attended the University of Pittsburgh for his undergraduate studies in Political Science and History. Justin graduated Magna Cum Laude and received membership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society. Justin pursued and received a master's degree in Public and International Affairs from Pitt before joining the U.S. Department of Commerce. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of Commerce, Justin was an intern for Congressman Mike Doyle (PA-12) and worked in Mellon Financials' Global Security Services. https://www.trade.gov/global-diversity-export-initiative | Grace Preston currently serves as the internal sales manager at Geophysical Survey Systems (GSSI) in Nashua, where she has significantly advanced GSSI’s international presence. An accomplished international sales and business development executive, Grace has traveled to about 70 countries across all 7 continents, helping technology and manufacturing companies expand their markets globally. Currently, she is forging new partnerships and enhancing existing ones which has been crucial in diversifying GSSI's global portfolio. At GSSI, Grace focuses on identifying new international markets and building relationships to market and distribute ground-penetrating radar, which is used in a variety of fields from archaeology to mining. GSSI operates globally, including in emerging markets in Eastern Europe, Brazil, and Africa, where she has emphasized the importance of long-term partnership building and patience. Grace was honored as the 2023 NH Global Businesswoman of the Year by the World Affairs Council of NH. Her extensive experience includes roles at companies like Metrobility, Secure Care Products, Lenova Software, and Optim LLC, where she contributed to their global market expansions. In 2019, she was named New England Exporter of the Year by the SBA. Grace’s passion for her work in international affairs and travel is inspired by her childhood and Lebanese-American heritage. |