Op-ed: How Utah businesses built bridges, not barriers, with Mexico
In the face of global trade uncertainties, Utah businesses are strengthening ties with Mexico, emphasizing collaboration over division. This recent initiative underscores the enduring partnership and shared goals between the two regions.
Op-ed: America needs critical minerals. Why won’t Washington let us mine them?
The U.S. is rich in the critical minerals needed to power clean energy and advanced technologies, yet mining them on American soil remains a political and regulatory battle. Learn why, despite growing demand and national security concerns, Washington continues to stall domestic mining efforts.
Op-ed: Navigating tariff turbulence — how Utah companies can weather global trade winds
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.
Op-ed: Utah’s unique connection to South Korea gets a boost
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.
Deseret News | There and back again: Why Utah is targeting Mexico for export growth and nearshoring opportunities
Traeger’s Jeremy Andrus and WTC Utah’s Jonathan Freedman share why Utah is targeting Mexico for export growth and nearshoring opportunities.
The Seattle Times | The next Eddie Bauer is in Utah: Can Washington do more to support the $862 billion outdoors business?
Utah and Colorado had recently established first-in-the-nation offices of outdoor recreation, signaling that a robust outdoor economy was a statewide priority. The task force wanted Washington to do the same.
Deseret News | Is there an opportunity for Utah in Armenia? A conversation with Ambassador Lilit Makunts
Deseret News sits down with Ambassador Lilit Makunts to talk about potential collaboration between Armenia and the beehive state.
Inside Sources | WTC Utah CEO Miles Hansen speaks about leaked U.S. documents
Our president and CEO, Miles Hansen, joins Boyd Matheson on Inside Sources to discuss the recently leaked Pentagon documents and what it means for the country.
Inside Sources | Why American leadership in the world matters for Utah with Miles Hansen
Our president and CEO, Miles Hansen, joins Boyd Matheson on Inside Sources to discuss why Utah leaders in education, government, faith, and business need to engage with the world more often and how that will benefit our state.
Deseret News | ‘We’re in this for the long haul’: How Utah businesses stood up, and stayed there, for Ukraine
ART RAYMOND, DESERET NEWS — On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, U.S. State Department veteran Miles Hansen shares his global, and local, perspective.
Deseret News | Utah’s Middle East trade mission: interfaith magic and collaboration
NATALIE GOCHNOUR, DESERET NEWS — “The normalization of relationships between Israel and the UAE through the Abraham Accords signals even more openness, collaboration and innovation in the future. Keep an eye on these two countries.”
Deseret News | Gov. Cox goes to Israel: Can we learn from the Dead Sea to save the Great Salt Lake?
A Utah trade delegation of 64 people, including Gov. Cox, visited Israel to discuss drought solutions and innovations