Tag: Trade Policy
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Canada-US Free Trade Agreement review begins mid-January
Overview: A formal kick-off for a targeted review Canada and the United States have announced that they will launch formal discussions to review the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) starting in mid-January. The official notice comes from the office of the Canadian prime minister, signaling a structured process likely to involve negotiations on a range…
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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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Carney: Trump Has Not Signaled a Walk-Away from North American Trade Deal in Private Talks
Overview In private conversations that have drawn international attention, Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that U.S. President Donald Trump has not given any indication that he intends to walk away from the North American free trade deal negotiated during the previous administration. The comment, reported after a confidential meeting, suggests a degree of continuity despite…
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Rebalancing Indonesia’s Trade Policy: Prabowo’s First Year and the Road Ahead
Facing a Turbulent Global Trade Environment More than a year into President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, Indonesia finds itself navigating a tougher global trade climate. The United States has relied more aggressively on tariffs, with rate changes and target revisions adding uncertainty for exporters and manufacturers. Against this backdrop, Indonesia’s policy makers are seeking a balanced…
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Rebalancing Indonesia’s Trade Policy: After Prabowo’s First Year
Introduction: A challenging global backdrop for Indonesia’s trade policy More than a year into President Prabowo Subianto’s term, Indonesia faces a tougher global trade environment. The United States’ tariff actions, shifting rates, and targeted sectors have multiplied uncertainty for exporters, manufacturers, and policymakers. In response, Jakarta has sought to rebalance its trade stance—seeking resilience, diversification,…
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How Xi Played Trump: A Strategic Dance in U.S.-China Ties
Introduction: A Calculated Game of Leverage When Donald Trump entered the White House, many watchers predicted a brewing storm with Beijing. Instead, Xi Jinping’s team often framed the relationship as a series of calibrated moves aimed at preserving China’s core goals: economic growth, national security, and strategic room to maneuver on the global stage. The…
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East Africa Opens Borders to Boost Small Traders: A Path to Growth
Why open borders matter for small traders East Africa stands at a crossroads where regional cooperation could unlock substantial gains for millions of small traders. The push for greater freedom of movement for goods and people is not just a political goal; it is a pragmatic strategy to expand markets, reduce transaction costs, and formalize…
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PAS Versus the US: Civilisational Outrage and the Malaysia-US Trade Pact Fallout
Background: A New Malaysia-US Trade Pact The signing of a fresh trade pact between Malaysia and the United States on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit signals a notable shift in Kuala Lumpur’s economic and foreign policy posture. While the agreement is framed around market access and regulatory alignment, it comes with a concrete demand:…
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U.S. Businesses Urge Trump to Preserve North American Free Trade
U.S. Businesses Call for Stability in North American Free Trade Across a broad swath of the American economy, diverse industries—from airlines and appliance makers to vintners and parcel carriers—are rallying behind a shared objective: preservation and clarity of North American free trade. As the Trump administration shapes its approach to trade policy, executives say stability…
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Trump’s G20 Absence Opens Door for Canada to Advance Trade Talks
Overview: A Window of Opportunity for Canada The upcoming G20 summit in South Africa will unfold with a notable absence at the table: the United States, as President Donald Trump declines to attend. The decision creates a quieter diplomatic environment that Canadian officials view as a potential opening to accelerate trade discussions with other countries…