What are some examples of SME issues that need Trade Bridge representation?
Access to the US Customs and Border Protection, the EU and other trading blocs, the World Customs Organization, World Trade Organization, International Chamber of Commerce, etc, to assure that proposed regulations or laws do not ignore or endanger the interests, goals and profit opportunities of SMEs. Most important, the voice of SMEs needs to be heard by your elected representatives. Presently the voices heard in Washington that impact legislation and regulation, are those of Multi-Nationals, banks, customs brokers and forwarders, overnight delivery companies, attorneys, surety companies, etc. None of those entities truly represents the interests of SMEs. The regulators in Washington, Brussels, Geneva, and Singapore are aware of the situation and so are frequently asking for input from SMEs. They attempt, sometimes unsuccessfully, to avoid inadvertently causing harm to SMEs through laws, regulations, and Free Trade Agreements. These are often proposed and implemented, contrary to SMEs
