Tag: cross-border commerce
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Canada-U.S. Free Trade Review: Talks Set to Begin Mid-January
Background: A Formal Review of a Long-Standing Pact The governments of Canada and the United States have announced plans to launch formal discussions to review the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement beginning in mid-January. The move, confirmed by the office of Canada’s Prime Minister and relayed to provincial leaders, marks a structured reassessment of a pact…
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East Africa Urged to Embrace Open Borders for Small Traders
New Push for Open Borders in East Africa East African Community (EAC) member states are intensifying discussions on open borders to boost the capacity of small traders and spur regional growth. The proposal centers on simplifying customs, harmonizing regulations, and ensuring easier movement of people and goods across borders. Advocates argue that when micro, small,…
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Ontario’s Washington Rep: Reagan Ad Won’t derail U.S.-Canada trade talks
Ontario’s Washington Representative Emphasizes Resilience in Trade Talks Ontario’s representative in Washington, D.C., has publicly downplayed the impact of a controversial Reagan-era advertisement on current discussions with U.S. lawmakers. The ad, long cited in media circles as a political flashpoint, recently resurfaced in conversations surrounding trade negotiations between Canada and the United States. Yet, according…
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CIIE and Beyond: Rwanda’s Expanding Trade and Investment Ties with China
Rwanda and China: A Growing Economic Partnership Rwanda’s trade relationship with China has continued to strengthen, with bilateral trade reaching 605 million U.S. dollars as of September 2025. This milestone marks a substantial 22.1 percent year-on-year increase, underscoring China’s enduring role as a key trading partner for the landlocked East African nation. The momentum is…