Global Research Institute of International Trade, LLC - GRIIT

08/12/2026

What changes are having the greatest impact on businesses today?

Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to speak with executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners across a variety of industries. To continue the conversation, I recently asked my community which changes, from global business and AI to cybersecurity, evolving regulations, and economic uncertainty, are having the greatest impact on their organizations.

The responses have been insightful.

This month's Global Business Pulse newsletter (https://griit.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d9a5316828c11dfc8d1bfbae6&id=14b83bbce2) looks beyond the numbers to explore what these emerging trends mean for business strategy and competitiveness.

Each month, subscribers receive:

📈Emerging trends from business leaders;
📊What those trends mean for business strategy;
📈Practical actions to strengthen business competitiveness; and
📊Vetted resources and tools.

I invite you to join the conversation and subscribe to the Global Business Pulse - https://griit.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d9a5316828c11dfc8d1bfbae6&id=14b83bbce2.

08/11/2026

Your ability to compete globally isn’t shaped by business strategy alone. Check out my earlier video on how policy can affect your competitiveness.

https://youtu.be/QGIQM3ysPME?si=jPtm7Y6gBccbm5WR

As Dr. Jackson, GRIIT founder and CEO, continues collaborating on a research project pertaining to digital trade during the month of August, continue enjoying relevant insights on our YouTube channel.

Subscribe for more timely, real-world strategies to help your business grow and compete globally.

How has your business been affected by US tariff and technology policies within the last year?

🤔 What are the implications of the US AI and semiconductor policies...

08/04/2026

Our Founder/CEO Dr. Jackson just received positive feedback today on a collaborative project focused on digital trade and US tech policy, which will be completed by mid-August.

As our organization continues to build and review our outcomes in the area of tech and trade, we are putting together valuable content for the upcoming Trade on Tues@2 episodes on our YouTube channel ().

In the meantime, here is an earlier video from our Tuesday videos to serve as a reminder and introduction to upcoming material.

🤔 How has your company been impacted by these shifts in digital trade rules and practices? 🤔

Share your thoughts in the comments section on the YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/lH_HvdnrXPY?si=5O8iil6CaQVOoDQI

🤔 How has your company been impacted by these shifts in digital tra...

07/28/2026

What would you do? This is how one business owner would respond to a crisis.

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07/21/2026

The United States and Mexico are participating in the third round of formal trade talks today in Mexico City. Additionally, the United States announced yesterday that it will impose a 50% tariff on Canadian goods.

As a part of my regular Trade on Tuesdays at 2, check out the related video on the GRIIT YouTube channel and our blog post focused on one possible scenario-a bilateral framework within North American trade. However, it is still too soon to tell.

https://youtu.be/NnTrqOpCmfU?si=jurEeFHVXT0c16vZ

Blog post: https://griit.org/usmca-2026-from-trilateralism-to-bilateralism/

USMCA related video - https://youtu.be/ZkFmMvd3B7g?si=AiFUvDjW6_i0z...

07/14/2026

Many small business owners interested in exporting focus on finding customers overseas. However, they do not realize the importance of also creating the internal policies that international customers, partners, and government buyers increasingly expect to see in today's digital global marketplace. As a result, they are starting at a competitive disadvantage when expanding globally.

Check out today's video to learn more - https://youtu.be/WI9GXCabftI.

Let's do this together! Get step-by-step guidance in this month's newsletter - www.griit.org.

07/06/2026

Your small business is already competing in the global digital economy, even if your customers are local.

You don't believe me? Think about it this way.

If your business uses AI, accepts online payments, relies on digital technology, works with suppliers beyond your community, or pursues government contracts, you're already competing in an interconnected marketplace. The next question is whether you are prepared to compete successfully and securely in today’s global economy?

That was the message that Dr. Jackson shared at this year's BELL Summit in San Diego, CA. The conversations that followed confirmed that founders and small business leaders are looking for practical ways to strengthen their businesses in a competitive global economy.

One of those conversations has already led to a business owner moving forward with GRIIT's Founder Global Growth Framework℠.

🧱If you are ready to build a more globally competitive and resilient business or you are looking for a speaker on global business growth, let's connect - https://griit.org/start-your-export-journey-today/.

📩 Learn more about the Founder Global Growth Framework℠ in this month's newsletter. Subscribe at https://www.griit.org.

06/30/2026

While we wait for the outcome of the formal joint review of the US-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) scheduled for tomorrow, July 1st, check out our earlier updates and analyses, particularly what this review means for companies.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNvcPwyR0N0XQheNox0Dy603oRF-fHSxF&si=XXFGRAhk264cDPHG

https://griit.org/the-2026-usmca-review-north-american-business-strategy/

Mientras que esperamos las noticias sobre el T-MEC (Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá), puedes ver nuestros videos sobre la importancia de la revisión para tu negocio. Se llevará a cabo el 1o de julio.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNvcPwyR0N0XitcnMK_9f-qxEkkdb-Gp2&si=gh2u3A_BTP7UPzTW

06/23/2026

Ahead of the July 1 formal review of the USMCA, key experts from Southern California, Arizona, and New York shared their in-depth perspectives on what may lie ahead. Our very own Dr. Sarita Jackson led the discussion and shared her message on how companies should respond.

That message is:

💡It is not worthwhile to try to predict the outcome. Rather, it is important to repare and build your company's resilience regardless of the various possible outcomes!

Thanks to the Chamber Los Angeles for keeping this important topic at the forefront of international trade discussions.

If your company is involved in importing and exporting across North America, you will want to listen to this discussion, take notes, and reach out to us - https://youtu.be/KOgb-A43X-Q?si=JEUpgnR7sPCL2_0Y&t=217.

https://www.globalchamber.org/events/2026/06/18/gc-los-angeles/glob...

06/18/2026

Looking forward to leading this final discussion on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review scheduled for July 1st, which is just under two weeks from now.

Join us today - https://www.globalchamber.org/events/2026/06/18/gc-los-angeles/globinar-global-chamber-important-update-on-usmca/.