American sogo shosha: American trading companies in the twenty-first century



Japanese General Trading Companies or sogo shoshas have been instrumental in the phenomenal Japanese economic miracle of the last 40 years. In 1982, the USA passed the Export Trading Company Act to home grow its own sogo shoshas; to date the Act has been ineffective – yet the need remains. Examines what trading companies are and what functions they perform. Observes the steps that need to be taken to make them profitable and successful. Trading companies are postulated to be an integral part of this country’s future.


By
Paul Herbig & Alan T. Shao





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