U.S.-China trade war truce has potential benefits for Louisiana, but toughest issues unresolved
And while Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin predicted big increases in agriculture and energy related sales to the Chinese market — moves that could benefit Louisiana…
Capital Region industry bracing for impact of trade war with China
Louisiana exports more than 20 billion agricultural products annually, says Caitlin Cain, CEO of the World Trade Center of New Orleans. Most are soybeans that go…
Union Pacific CEO calls steel and aluminum tariffs 'troubling in a number of ways' at New Orleans reception
The Trump administration’s plan to levy tariffs on steel and aluminum imports is “troubling in a number of ways” and almost certainly would send…
America must not turn its back on trade
This week in New Orleans, at Louisiana Trade Week, business leaders from around the nation will come together to discuss the importance of trade to Louisiana and…
Port of South Louisiana Executive Director honored with World Trade Center of New Orleans awards
Last week, the World Trade Center of New Orleans celebrated Louisiana International Trade Week, a week-long event that included industry panel sessions and workshops.…
Build on specialties, strengths to bolster New Orleans as a health care destination, officials say
To bolster New Orleans’ profile as a health care destination, much work is needed to promote the city’s burgeoning medical assets — like two new hospitals…
World Trade's New Direction
When it comes to international trade, it’s all about small business, says Caitlin Cain, who’s leading the World Trade Center of New Orleans’ efforts…
Executive profile: Jason French
businessreport.com, A Texan by birth, Jason French spends most of his time in Louisiana these days, working to make Tellurian a leading voice in the state’s growing…
Nell Nolan: WTC Bertel Award; Millennials; American Cancer Society
Like father, like son! A déjà vu chord was struck when Robert “Rusty” Barkerding Jr. strode forward to receive the 2017 C. Alvin Bertel Award at a luncheon…
Port of South Louisiana Executive Director to Receive WTCNO’s Eugene J. Schreiber Award
New Orleans, LA – The World Trade Center of New Orleans today announced this year’s recipient of the Eugene J. Schreiber Award as Paul Aucoin, Executive…
In Louisiana, Agriculture & Infrastructure are Linked
realclearpolicy.com, This week, the White House is pushing its infrastructure plan, which could have major impacts across the United States.
In Louisiana, Agriculture & Infrastructure Are Linked
ajot.com, This week, the White House is pushing its infrastructure plan, which could have major impacts across the United States.
Gas deal could benefit Louisiana
usa.chinadaily.com.cn, The new China-US trade deal that allows Chinese companies to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States could mean a…
China's dealmakers edge out U.S. in first trade round
clicklancashire.com, China is the top export market for US agriculture products, with the total value of exports rising by more than 1,100 percent since 2000 to…
China trade agreement could boost Louisiana exports of liquefied natural gas
The Advocate, New Orleans, LA – A new China-U.S. trade deal lets Chinese companies import more liquefied natural gas from the United States, which could provide…
Supporters urged to educate public, Congress, Trump administration about trade's importance
Much of the United States’ stance on trade remains uncertain, but the Trump administration is listening and trying to figure out the complexities involved,…
Trade proponents make their case at Baton Rouge summit
Trade advocates and business executives at a Baton Rouge trade summit today said they see an opportunity to move the needle toward more open U.S. trade policies,…
LNG companies create Louisiana Export Association
Louisiana’s liquified natural gas industry has a new group to lobby lawmakers and educate the public about its impact. Read the full article from…
Five LNG companies form La. Energy Export Association
Five liquefied natural gas companies have partnered with the World Trade Center of New Orleans to form the Louisiana Energy Export Association to educate the public…
Businesses hope struggling Ex-Im Bank gets fixed
Louisiana has about $40.9 billion worth of exports a year and roughly 2.4 percent of that occurred with help from the Export-Import Bank, hobbled in its ability…
With eyes on Trump, Louisiana and Mexico keep talking trade, business
President Donald Trump has not let up on his criticism of Mexico’s relationship with the United States, even as he sent two of his top emissaries, Secretary…
James Gill: Why did Louisiana want a protectionist president?
It was international trade that made New Orleans Queen of the South before the Civil War, and, while that glorious dominance may never be regained, international…
Food & Supply Drive to benefit Louisiana Flood Relief Efforts
As you know, the recent flooding in Louisiana has caused widespread devastation for our friends in neighboring communities. Therefore, we are collecting items of…
Compilation of articles/results from Foreign Press Center Foreign Reporting Tour TTIP Journalist Exchange Program
Austria – Hermann Sileitsch-Parzer We Have a Problem with Agricultural Exports to the EU [Summary translation by Embassy Vienna] The author cited U.S. Ambassador…