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Brexit's Effects on North Dakota Exporters

Brexit has set off alarm bells around the world as consumers and businesses gauge the effects of a weakened European Union. Here in North Dakota, we wonder how Brexit - the name coined for Britain's unprecedented departure from the EU - will affect our trade with the U.S.'s oldest trading partner. The answer appears to be quite murky. However, in the long run, Brexit may improve our position.

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Celebrating the 2016 International Year of Pulses

The 68th United Nations General Assembly has declared 2016 to be the International Year of Pulses. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was tasked to spread the word about the nutritional and economic benefits of increased pulse consumption. Pulse is the term for the edible seeds of legumes - which are plants with a pod - and includes dried peas, beans, lentils and chickpeas. The North Dakota Trade Office is spreading the word about pulses through our Specialty Crop Program events and trade missions, as well as with our relationships with pulse growers and associations.

NDTO Member Profile: Brandt Holdings

Brandt Holdings sells agricultural machinery, but they consider themselves to be in the people business. Their goal is to serve the unique attributes of each of their employees and customers as they offer John Deere equipment. The company has stayed true to their common core values of integrity, openness and commitment as they've expanded into 21 countries over the last 10 years.


Don't Miss Your Chance to Meet with CN Rail

Is your company active in international business?  Are you interested in transportation solutions north of the border?  If so, don't miss this chance to meet with Mr. Raymond Kazadi, Regional Account Manager for CN Rail, to discuss transportation options that CN can offer just across the border in Canada.  Mr. Kazadi will be in Fargo the week of July 19 meeting with various companies.  If you are interested in meeting with him, please contact Lindsey Warner at [email protected] or 701.231.1154 to reserve your meeting spot today.  

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