International Trade Finance

Recently you were introduced to Alex Chang-Hamilton, who is the owner of ACH Inc., a medium-sized Canadian manufacturer of maple syrup. He is negotiating his first major international sale to a potential buyer in Ukraine. The Ukraine has been experiencing conflict in the southeast region of the country and has significant economic stresses. He plans to approach export Development Canada for some assistance in obtaining export credit insurance to help protect his cash flow from this large sales and accounts receivable. After he learned that you are a student who has recently studied this topic. He asked for your help in describing the risks of factors that the EDC who consider in calculating a price or premium for the insurance. Identify four possible risks factors that could impact and explain each of them to Alex.