IPC Cross-Border E-Commerce Shopper Survey shows more positive mindset among online consumers in 2023 | International Post Corporation

Alibaba and Tencent Lead Massive Investment Cutbacks Among Chinese Tech Giants (msn.com)

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Import Control System 2 - Release 3 - European Commission (europa.eu)

Postal, express carriers and some consignees  will file data  Do you have your EORI? 

A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty (msn.com)

New labor rules aim to offer gig workers more security | AP News

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2024 FinCEN BOI Requirements.pdf

This guide helps formulate questions for your finance/tax advisor .  

Kenya-US trade talks to resume in February - Business Daily (businessdailyafrica.com)

MSMEs are on the agenda  The US tabled text  improving MSME access to capital , credit, trade education and trade facilitation 

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EMTC submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (88 Fed. Reg. 77420 published November 9, 2023).

While the FTC NPRM covers all industries, EMTC's comments concentrate on three (3) areas within the context of e-commerce: bait and switch tactics; misrepresenting the nature and purpose of fees; and transportation fees.  EMTC is particularly concerned about the FTC asserting jurisdiction over issues (e.g., transportation fees) that are regulated by other federal agencies.

FedEx braces for 50% cut in Postal Service air contract - FreightWaves

Postal services are moving to ground delivery thus impacting their air carrier partners.   

US Rep. Larry Bucshon of Indiana won't seek reelection to 8th term, will retire from Congress (msn.com)

This is in addition to the list in the EMTC Annual Report 

Biden admin to announce independent contractor rule that could upend gig economy (msn.com)

The linchpin is economic dependency