International Business Strategy and Management

From Global Pledges to Local Action: Canada’s Environmental Path

Global climate summits result in ambitious commitments but often fail to achieve significant domestic progress. Effective environmental policies hinge on robust domestic legislation that fosters accountability and guides investment. In the water and energy sectors, the challenge is less about generating clean energy and is now shifting to sustainability of water sources, and the challenges of integrating intermitent power onto grids that are built to manage baseload power.

Are Trade Barriers Good for Business? Part 3 – Innovation in the Tech Sector & the DeepSeek Story

In a world where trade policies are increasingly weaponized, we find ourselves facing yet another example of the unintended consequences of protectionist measures. The emergence of China’s DeepSeek AI model is a compelling case study in what could become a recurring theme in this blog. U.S. restrictions on exporting advanced NVIDIA chips to China wereContinueContinue reading “Are Trade Barriers Good for Business? Part 3 – Innovation in the Tech Sector & the DeepSeek Story”

Are Trade Barriers Good for Business? Part II: Sanctions

Trade barriers and geopolitical tensions shape global trade dynamics. The U.S. dollar’s dominance is waning, prompting countries to develop alternative financial systems, impacting sanctions and necessitating adaptation by businesses.

Are Trade Barriers Good for Business? Part 1: Unintended Consequences for Innovation

Trade barriers, intended to protect domestic industries, often lead to unintended consequences, prompting innovation and strengthening companies. This highlights the complexities and resilience of businesses in global trade dynamics.

Welcome to the PGTS Blog!

PGTS was formally incorporated in 2008, but its roots run deep, tracing back to a sole proprietorship and an inspiration from 1983. An article I read sparked my journey, leading to a BAH in the history of Core-Periphery Trade Patterns and a Master’s in International Political Economy and Business from Carleton University’s Norman Patterson SchoolContinueContinue reading “Welcome to the PGTS Blog!”