Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, September 2026

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#168, September 1, 2026). The newsletter covers international franchise development, global employment issues, international travel, and updates on business trends in many countries. For the complete newsletter, including in-depth country reports, charts, graphs, international company news, and economic trends and statistics, go here. Previous issues are available as well.

The $150 Trillion Global Economy in 2030

Global Economics Intelligence Executive Summary, July 2026

Uncertainties Over the Iran War Continue To Loom Over the Global Trade Outlook

Airfares are Up 26.5 Percent. Companies Will Spend a Record $1.71 Trillion on Business Travel in 2026

CFOs: Beware of AI-Powered Business Travel Risks

China Tech Firms Drive AI Data Center Boom in Southeast Asia

Japan's Exports Surge on Chips Demand, Imports Hit Record on Oil Costs

Mapped: Each U.S. State’s Top Export Partner

The Country with the Biggest Trade Surplus with the U.S. is Now…Vietnam

IFA Enters Trilateral Agreement with Mexican and Canadian Franchise Associations

Edwards Global Services (EGS) monitors 30+ countries, 40+ international information sources, and six business sectors daily to keep up with international franchise news. The company’s Global Team on the ground covers 43 countries and provides updates about what is happening in their specific countries. Visit the EGS website here.