Coronavirus: How Will Oregon’s Economy Fare?
Executive director of the Pacific Northwest Trade Organization explains how the global response to coronavirus could impact the Oregon economy.
China
Plastic Profits
China’s ban on imported waste plastics is a boon for a local manufacturer of recycling machinery.
Trade War Pounds Oregon From All Angles
While larger companies like Intel could mitigate the harm, smaller companies, especially farms, could face irreversible damage.
Federal government steps up probes into foreign real estate deals
The change could make investors nervous.
Trade war hurts small outdoor-gear manufacturers
Small businesses worry about unexpected price increases.
Oregon companies seek niche in Thailand’s waste-to-energy market
A recent trade mission to Bangkok highlights opportunities for Oregon recycling companies.
Oregon struggles with recyclable waste; businesses see opportunity
Officials search for solutions to China’s ban on U.S. imports of recyclable waste.
One country’s trash is another country’s…well, trash
China, once the largest importer of Oregon’s mixed paper and plastic recyclables, plans to stop buying these resources as of January 2018.
BY THE NUMBERS: Oregon exports
The value of Oregon’s exports reached a record $21.8 billion in 2016.
Barran Liebman Welcomes New Associates
Barran Liebman is pleased to welcome Tyler Volm and Damien Munsinger as Associate Attorneys. Both Tyler and Damien represent employers and management in employment law litigation, and provide advice on a full range of employment law matters.