by Sarita Jackson | Sep 13, 2019 | California, China, U.S. Trade Policy
The U.S. manufacturing sector has contracted this year, even though the overall economy has shown growth over the last 10 months. This contraction has been attributed to the U.S.-China trade war, sparked by U.S. tariffs placed on select imports from China. As a...
by Sarita Jackson | Jun 20, 2018 | Botswana, California, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
The continent of Africa presents opportunities for U.S. companies to enter into mutually beneficial business relationships with African companies and the public sector. On Wednesday, June 6th, more than 100 business representatives, government officials, and...
by Sarita Jackson | Mar 13, 2018 | California, Competitiveness
Dr. Jackson has been invited to join a panel of experts to discuss export opportunities for the Southern Californian agricultural community at the Riverside County AgExpo. She will show local farmers how they can benefit from trade agreements and special access...
by MEL | Sep 23, 2016 | California, Conventions
Global Research Institute of International Trade (GRIIT) President and CEO Sarita D. Jackson, Ph.D. is participating in the 2016 Annual Convention hosted by the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce in Riverside, CA. The convention has focused on the importance of...