International business expansion guidance and advice
Trade Horizons’ Market Entry Blog
Our market entry blog covers a range of topics relating to international business expansion. Articles tackle many different subjects, including the initial planning and preparation stages of growing your business, advances in technology you can take advantage of, through to sales & marketing, packaging and branding advice. Written by leading experts in their field, you’ll be sure to find something of interest and real-world practical advice if you are looking to grow your business around the world.
Latest Articles
Trade Update September #1: Texas, CPTPP, Asia, Loch Lomond, Singapore
German industrial packaging company Schütz Container Systems has officially opened its new $166 million production facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin, marking a major milestone in its North American expansion strategy. The 370,000-square-foot facility is designed to enhance Schütz’s operational efficiency and sustainability across the Midwest, one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. market. The investment is expected to create 185 jobs over the next five years, reinforcing Kenosha’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing.
Trade Update August #4: USA, Georgia, Southeast Asia, Trump, Italy, India
German industrial packaging company Schütz Container Systems has officially opened its new $166 million production facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin, marking a major milestone in its North American expansion strategy. The 370,000-square-foot facility is designed to enhance Schütz’s operational efficiency and sustainability across the Midwest, one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. market. The investment is expected to create 185 jobs over the next five years, reinforcing Kenosha’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing.
Trade Update August #3: USA, Asia, New Zealand
U.S. wheat farmers and Japanese millers have reaffirmed their enduring partnership through reciprocal trade missions held in the summer of 2025. These missions underscore a relationship that spans more than seven decades, built on mutual trust, shared values, and a commitment to quality.
Trade Update August #2: Uzbekistan, Poland, Glasgow, East Anglia, Australia
Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, the United States has seen a remarkable boom in foreign direct investment, signaling a renewed global confidence in America's economic trajectory. International investors have announced a total of 1,049 new projects, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the equivalent period under President Joe Biden’s leadership.
Trade Update August #1: US FDI, Google India, Hollywood Glasgow, UK FDI
Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, the United States has seen a remarkable boom in foreign direct investment, signaling a renewed global confidence in America's economic trajectory. International investors have announced a total of 1,049 new projects, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the equivalent period under President Joe Biden’s leadership.
Trade Update July #4: EU US trade deal, US investment, Agribusiness to Mexico, OpenAI
The United States and the European Union have finalised a trade framework that imposes a 15% tariff on most European exports to America, averting a potentially destabilising trade war between two of the world’s largest economies. The deal was brokered during a high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. The agreement comes just days before the U.S. was set to implement a much steeper 30% tariff on EU goods.
