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…