Gov. Spencer Cox kicked off a weeklong trade mission to Canada on Monday by telling top Quebec officials about Utah’s best-in-the nation economy.

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.

Irish Minister of State Alan Dillon visited Utah and spoke about the strong relationship between Utah and Ireland. Dillon acknowledged the recent tariffs between the U.S. and the European Union and said they will hurt both sides. This visit comes shortly after the Utah Legislature passed a bill to create the Utah-Ireland Trade Commission.

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

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.

ISPO Munich, one of the world's largest sporting goods trade fairs, is shifting its focus from traditional order writing to networking, collaboration, and innovation.

In 2024, Utah achieved significant milestones that highlight its growing influence on the global stage.

A DOT ruling could complicate an airline partnership, tourism and Utah’s overall economic strategy.

SBA STEP grant will help boost the state’s export economy by empowering businesses to reach new international markets. The grant application is now open to Utah companies.

Utah, home to over 35,000 Korean Americans and more than 200 companies doing business with South Korea, has forged deep personal and business ties that provide a solid foundation for long-term economic partnerships.

Delta Airlines is launching its first nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Seoul, beginning June 12, 2025. This new route enhances Delta's Asia connectivity and aims to strengthen business and tourism links between the western U.S. and South Korea.

A delegation of 47 Utah businesses and organizations, led by Gov. Spencer J. Cox, travel to Seoul and Tokyo.

Jeff Flake, U.S. ambassador to Türkiye, speaks at Crossroads of the World International Trade Summit at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Megan Nielsen, Deseret News

Former Ambassador Jeff Flake has been elected Chair of World Trade Center Utah, and Zions Bank CEO Paul Burdiss succeeds Scott Anderson on Board of Directors.

Peruvian Congress Chairman Eduardo Salhuana highlighted 200 years of strong U.S.-Peru relations at the "Strengthening Ties Between Utah and Peru" meeting in Lima. He emphasized shared democratic values, economic ties, and opportunities for further trade, especially in agriculture and mining. Utah lawmakers and Peruvian legislators attended, reinforcing the importance of bilateral cooperation.

Wander, an Orem, Utah-based AI mapping platform, raised $1 million in an extension seed round led by Arieli Capital, with contributions from Rocky Woods Investments, the Joan and Tim Fenton Founders Fund, and the Triangle Tweener Fund.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gestures to the crowd as he’s introduced during the National Governors Association’s 2024 Summer Meeting held at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 12, 2024.