Georgia lawmakers are praising President Trump’s decision to exempt Mexico and Canada from steel and aluminum tariffs, which some legislators have seen as a precursor to a congressional vote on […]
Author Archives: Trevor Williams
As managing editor of Global Atlanta, Trevor has spent 15+ years reporting on Atlanta’s ties with the world.
An avid traveler, he has undertaken trips to 30+ countries to uncover stories on the perils and promise of globalization.
A lifelong Bulldog, Trevor earned degrees from the University of Georgia in Magazine Journalism and Religion, with a minor in Chinese.
He is the father of three sons and editor of the book "Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up."
Posted inBusiness, Culture, Nonprofits
CARE’s Michelle Nunn: Trade Polarization Threatens Progress on Tackling Global Issues
Rising trade tensions are threatening to undermine collaboration needed to tackle big problems like poverty on a global scale, CARE CEO Michelle Nunn said at the World Trade Day conference […]
Posted inConsular Conversations
Belgium and the South: Linked Through a History of Global Trade
The big story out of the Masters at Augusta National this year was the major victory that cemented Tiger Woods’ comeback story. But William De Baets had his mind more […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development
Savannah’s JCB Expands Canadian Government Ties With Excavator Deal
JCB, the British-owned provider of construction equipment with a plant in Savannah, has won an order from the Canadian government valued at CAD 2.5 million (about $1.85 million). The order […]
Posted inFintech, Payments
‘Fintech Factor’ Examines How Metro Communities Can Benefit From Growing Industry
Atlanta’s role as a payments juggernaut has been cemented for decades, but it’s only now that the story is starting to resonate globally and attract firms from a broader slice […]
Posted inDiplomacy, Economic Development, Trade
Quebec’s ‘Smart Mobility’ Sector to Shine During Annual Canada-Southeast Conference
It’s an opportunity that comes around just once every 12 years, and Quebec, perhaps more than some provinces or states, knows how to make the most of it. From June […]
Posted inDiplomacy, Economic Development, Global Georgia, Trade
Europe Day: European Investment in Georgia Strong Despite Trade Tiffs
Trade tumult isn’t exactly undermining Georgia’s foundational relationship with the European Union, but volatile U.S. policies are causing some firms to rethink the timing and intensity of their investments here. […]
Posted inEconomic Development, Global Georgia
Spanish Auto Supplier Picks Augusta for $12M Factory Investment
A Barcelona-based company supplying components that absorb vibration to reduce noise in car interiors has pledged to spend $12 million on an Augusta factory, hiring 45 people. Spain’s Acoustics and […]
Posted inBusiness, Economic Development, Fintech, Payments
Atlanta’s Fintech Ecosystem Matures With Global Investment, Outreach
Looking at Georgia’s financial technology industry, it wouldn’t seem like there’s much more room to grow. The sector employs more than 38,000 people the state, and industry-leading companies that have […]
Posted inDiplomacy, Trade
Canada’s New Export Finance Office in Atlanta Is a Rebuke to Zero-Sum Trade Policy
When Canada opened its first-ever U.S. office for the country’s export credit agency in Atlanta last week, it was making a multilayered statement on its trade philosophy. The message? The […]