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MITC Job Opening – International Trade Specialist
Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is hiring an International Trade Specialist for our Portland, ME office. Requirements include: Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of work experience, preferably in an entrepreneurial setting Strong
What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for Maine
In a consequential decision for Maine, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping tariffs. Many of
Can European holiday demand reverse Maine’s lobster export slump?
Maine is hoping Europeans will once again find a place for its lobster on their Christmas tables to offset dismal sales, with the value of year-over-year exports to the European
Maine exports to Canada down nearly 20%, with forest products hardest hit by tariffs
Tariffs imposed by the Trump administration contributed to a decline in Maine exports to Canada and fewer northern neighbors coming to visit the Pine Tree State this year. Overall, exports
Public speaks on tariff impact to Maine-Canadian commission
The public was invited to speak in front of a Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission on the impacts they are seeing from the federal tariffs. The commission consists of legislators as
Request for Proposals – Domestic Digital Marketing Initiative for Maine SMEs
The Maine International Trade Center (MITC) is seeking proposals from qualified digital marketing firms or consultants to support Maine small and/or medium-sized manufacturers (SMEs) in expanding their domestic market reach.
Bigelow Lab looks to create ‘blue’ biotechnology businesses and jobs
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, an East Boothbay nonprofit research institute focused on global ocean health, last week launched a program called Blue Biotech Innovation Ecosystem that aims to accelerate
Navigating tariffs remains a challenge for Maine small businesses
For some Maine small business owners, importing goods from overseas is becoming more complicated – and costly – as international trade rules continue to shift. Kendra Millis, who runs the
Canadian tariffs have increased to 35%. How will Maine be affected?
President Donald Trump increased tariffs on certain Canadian imports from 25% to 35% Friday, following weeks of threatening to do just that. But experts say the new tariff landscape is