Global Franchising News from International Trade Expert Bill Edwards, March 2025

We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#129, March 4, 2025). 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.
China and Canada Hit Back as Trump’s Tariffs Begin
The True Cost of US Tariffs on Canada
Navigating Tariffs and Trade Uncertainty: South Korea’s Next Moves
The Chicken and The Egg Headlines
Forget McDonald’s, This Chinese Fast-Food Change is Now the World’s Biggest
Navigating Gulf Business During the Holy Month
Which Countries are the Most Corrupt?
Brand Global News Section: Mixue and McDonald’s
Edwards Global Services (EGS) monitors 30+ countries, 40+ international information sources, and 6 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.
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