After years of negotiations, an agreement has been reached on the largest free trade agreement in history. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is expected to have a large impact on U.S. businesses, products and services by eliminating more than 18,000 taxes and other trade barriers across 12 countries.
The Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University will host a Free Trade Agreement update to help business owners interpret the text of the agreement and analyze its benefits.
“Free Trade Agreement Update: Trans-Pacific Partnership Focus” will be held February 5, from 8-10 a.m., at the Bicycle Factory, 201 Front Ave., on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Topics covered during this event will include:
• The trade agreement process and expected timeline for implementation
• What the TPP Agreement means for business
• How to interpret the text of the agreement
• Potential benefits of the TPP Agreement
To register visit: www.vagtc.org.
Van Andel Global Trade Center is an outreach center in the Seidman College of Business, offering international market research, consulting, import/export training and educational programs.
