Tag: International Trade
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Canada Seizes G20 Gap to Advance Trade Talks with Allies
Overview: A G20 Gap that Could Change Canada’s Trade Strategy The upcoming G20 summit presents a unique diplomatic opening for Canada as the absence of U.S. President Donald Trump from the talks removes a familiar friction point on the trade agenda. In Ottawa, officials signal that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s team will use the gap…
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Preserve NAFTA: U.S. Firms Push Trump on North American Free Trade
Introduction: A Wide Coalition Unequivocally Supports Free Trade Across the American economy, a diverse coalition of industries is urging the Trump administration to uphold North American free trade. From airlines and appliance manufacturers to vintners, parcel companies, restaurateurs, cattlemen, miners and tiremakers, the message is unequivocal: preserving North American free trade agreements benefits jobs, prices…
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Trump says his hoarse voice came from shouting at ‘stupid’ negotiators in stalled trade talks
Trump explains hoarse voice as a result of heated trade talks In a recent televised appearance, former President Donald Trump attributed his hoarse voice to long hours of arguing with trade negotiators he described as “stupid.” He claimed that during contentious tariff discussions with an unnamed country, he felt the need to “blow his stack”…
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Trade Policy Review: Nepal — Insights from the WTO Process
Overview of Nepal’s Trade Policy Review The World Trade Organization’s Trade Policy Review of Nepal provides a comprehensive look at how Nepal’s trade regime functions in a rapidly changing global economy. The review examines tariff structures, non-tariff measures, trade facilitation, services, and government policies that shape Nepal’s trade performance. It also assesses how Nepal’s policies…
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Trump Signs Executive Order Dropping Tariffs on Hundreds of Foods, Including Beef
Overview: A sweeping move to revise food tariffs In a move aimed at reshaping the price landscape for groceries and agricultural exports, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that removes tariffs on hundreds of food products. Among the exemptions, beef stands out as one of the most significant adjustments, a development closely watched by…
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Loophole in sanctions: Russian oil via Macquarie-owned port
The loophole that could link Australia to Russian oil New data suggests a previously under-reported pathway for Russian-origin oil reaching Australian markets, raising questions about how sanctions are enforced and where responsibility lies. A port partially owned by Macquarie Bank has become a key node in a chain that moves oil labeled as Russian, but…
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Nanping’s Green Leap: How Ecology-Friendly Industries Elevate SE China’s Global Voice
Nanping’s Green Leap: A Southeast China City Opens to the World Nanping, a scenic city perched in Fujian Province’s southeast, is turning ecological stewardship into a strategic advantage. By cultivating ecology-friendly industries and fostering sustainable practices, Nanping is expanding its global presence while safeguarding the region’s natural beauty. From Mountains to Markets: A Model of…
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Carney Apologizes to Trump Over Controversial Anti-Tariff Ad
Overview: A Diplomatic Apology in a Tariff Debate Canadian financial circles and U.S.-Canadian relations drew renewed attention this weekend after a statement from former Canadian central banker Mark Carney confirmed that he apologized to U.S. President Donald Trump over a controversial anti-tariff advertisement. The ad, which drew on the oratory of former U.S. President Ronald…
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Senate Votes to End Trump’s Global Tariffs on 100+ Countries
Overview: A Bipartisan Move to End Reciprocal Tariffs The U.S. Senate scored a notable political shift on Thursday by voting 51-47 to nullify former President Donald Trump’s so-called “reciprocal” tariffs that covered more than 100 countries. In a move that drew votes from both parties, four Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting a resolution to…
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Trump presses vulnerable nations as shipping emissions vote nears: risk to climate progress and trade
Overview: A high-stakes moment for shipping and climate action The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is poised to reaffirm a landmark plan: a carbon pricing mechanism that would require shipping companies to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions. The funds would support a transition to cleaner fuels and assist developing nations in adapting to, and mitigating,…