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MITA is a valuable resource for Wisconsin’s international trade community. It offers a variety of events which not only provide tactical guidance for import and export trade operations, but also informs on the macro policy issues affecting global trade today.

—Jodi Gracey, Director Global Trade & Logistics, Trek Bicycle Corporation

The world of trade compliance is rapidly changing and grows more complex daily. It has become increasingly more difficult to stay up to date on changing regulations and the global economy. Komatsu holds trade and customs compliance in high regard. Becoming a MITA member allows for our teams to not only stay current in the world of trade, but also provides opportunities to share best practices as we all adapt to the changing times.

—Jessica Peltier Trade & Customs Compliance Manager Komatsu Mining Corp. Group

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MITA is a Madison, Wisconsin-based organization with the simple goal to connect and provide global know-how and resources to its members. MITA provides international trade information to the organizations and individuals looking to expand their international reach. From trade agreements to export documentation to economic trends and prevailing world issues, MITA keeps its members “in the know.”

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Message from MITA’s new President, Carla Kutsche

I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the recently elected Madison International Trade Association (MITA) President for 2023 and to welcome you to another year of informing, networking and connecting with MITA. I, along with the Executive Team of Dan Brink (Vice President), Phil Gantz (Treasurer) and Maureen Muldoon (Secretary), as well […]

Section 301 Tariffs on Chinese-Origin Goods: 4 Years In

Overall, most trade analysts agree that the Section 301 tariffs have not succeeded in decoupling the U.S. and Chinese economies. Rather, they have highlighted some industries and sectors where the U.S. is still heavily reliant on China and where other countries and domestic sources may not be able to meet U.S. demand. In 2017, the […]

World Trade Week 2023

Happy World Trade Week from MITA! World Trade Week is the third full week of May and is part of the broader World Trade Month of May. The tradition of World Trade Week was started in 1927 by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to promote the positive effects of international trade during a very […]