Trade policy continues to evolve. To help Utah businesses make sense of the latest developments, Greenberg Traurig breaks down what has changed, what hasn’t, and what businesses should watch next.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer gave Utah’s business elite an inside look at the strategy behind the Trump administration’s tumultuous 18-month overhaul of the global economy.

Robert Lighthizer, Mary Ng, Jesus Seade, Ian Bremmer, Peter Zeihan, Reed Hastings, and other notables keep it real with Utah business leaders.

As Utah businesses continue to navigate the effects of tariffs on their operations, an analyst and a small shop owner reflected Thursday on what holiday shopping season would look like as both retailers and consumers feel the pinch of tighter budgets.

With more than 3,800 Utah companies exporting to over 200 markets worldwide, our state is uniquely positioned in the global economy. Though trade policy is shaped in Washington, D.C., its impacts are felt deeply here.

Salt Lake City’s transfer of control over the trade zone around its airport could benefit businesses across the state.

Salt Lake City transfers Foreign-Trade Zone #30 to WTC Utah to expand access to a key trade tool for Utah companies statewide.

When Salt Lake City and World Trade Center Utah officials began negotiating an authority transfer of the city's foreign-trade zone almost two years ago, nobody knew how important it would be by the time the deal was finalized.

Utah has been an overachiever for years when it comes to the state’s volume of import/export business and a new report finds international trade continues to be among the major drivers behind one of the country’s leading economies.

The Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit, held May 7–8, 2025, brought together global decision-makers for a two-day, invite-only event co-hosted by Zions Bank and World Trade Center Utah. Explore how the press covered this dynamic event.

During a recent trade mission to Canada, led by Governor Cox, a multi-part series covered the key opportunities and connections made by Utah business leaders. Dive into the stories for an inside look at the mission’s impact.

Utahns will likely feel the “ripple effects” of tariffs as the impacts make their way through businesses across the state.

With incoming tariffs scheduled to go into effect on March 4, Utah political and business leaders are looking for ways to minimize the impacts.

As economic headwinds shift with evolving tariffs and the global trade dynamics, businesses must adapt to stay competitive. Intertwined in our state’s economic fabric, World Trade Center Utah and the Salt Lake Chamber are actively seeking solutions to bolster its economy and support the businesses that drive its growth. 

World Trade Center Utah working to help businesses as trade tumult could rock state economy.

WTC Utah President & CEO Jonathan Freedman releases statement on tariffs.

Utah experts warn that tariffs will directly affect local businesses and in-turn Utah consumers.