Trade Agreements and Foreign Trade Zones, Competitiveness

Trade Agreements and Foreign Trade Zones, Competitiveness

Prompt: In Milestone Three, you will analyze and describe trade agreements and foreign trade zones. Indicate which ones would be more beneficial for your company and for your industry. The next step is a detailed analysis of competitors in your chosen global market and industry. Use specific examples.

V. Trade Agreements and Foreign Trade Zones

A. Describe Vietnam specific trade agreements and applicable foreign trade zones.

B. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the trade agreements on the specific international market. What is their impact on the industry in which your company operates?

C. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the foreign trade zones on the specific international market. What is their impact on the industry in which your company operates?

VI. Competitiveness

A. Evaluate the overall competitiveness of your Veitnam based on the World Competitiveness Yearbook. For example, how attractive is this market to foreign direct investment? Support your response with evidence.

B. Evaluate the overall competitiveness of your Retail an apperel in the specific market based on the World Competitiveness Yearbook. For example, the produce industry in Chile has restrictive accessibility and therefore a low competitiveness. Support your response with evidence.

Guidelines for Submission: Milestone Two must be submitted as a 2–3 page (not including title and reference pages) Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Include charts in an appendix. Included should be at least three scholarly references. All references should be cited in APA format.

Note About Rubric: Note that the grading rubric for the critical elements below is not identical to that of the final project. The Final Project Rubric will include an additional “Exemplary” category that provides guidance as to how you can go above and beyond “Proficient” in your final submission. You will receive feedback from your instructor on each of your milestones that you should be sure to incorporate into your final submission. Critical Elements	Proficient (100%)	Needs Improvement (70%)	Not Evident (0%)	Value
Trade Agreements and Foreign Trade Zones: Describe	Describes country’s specific trade agreements and applicable foreign trade zones	Describes country’s specific trade agreements and applicable foreign trade zones, but with gaps in accuracy or detail	Does not describe country’s specific trade agreements and applicable foreign trade zones	18