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We must defeat the US trade deal
21-Sep-2020 Open Democracy
Food standards, the price of medicine and climate action are on the slab in the biggest assault on Britain’s sovereignty in modern history.
How trade policy failed US workers— and how to fix it
18-Sep-2020 Institute for Policy Studies
Over the last several decades, US trade policies have failed most Americans. Under the guise of “free trade,” special interests have captured trade policy to extract wealth at home and abroad and left working people to bear the costs.
BOI eyes five new trade agreements with key trading partners
18-Sep-2020 Daily Mirror
Sri Lanka’s apex investment promotion body, Board of Investment (BOI), is eyeing five new trade agreements with key trading partners—Japan, China, European Union (EU), United States and United Kingdom (UK)— over the next three years.
Biden and Pelosi warn UK over risking Good Friday agreement
17-Sep-2020 The Guardian
Leading Democrats warned that the UK’s chances of securing the required congressional support for a UK-US free trade deal will disappear if Northern Ireland peace deal is undermined.
Coalition formed to facilitate US-Taiwan BTA talks
16-Sep-2020 Focus Taiwan
Business groups in Taiwan and the United States have formed a coalition to facilitate negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement, its founding members said.
New Indonesian envoy to US vows to secure GSP extension, trade deal
16-Sep-2020 The Jakarta Post
Indonesia’s newly appointed envoy to the US has vowed to double down on the government’s economic diplomacy push to ensure the country retains its trade perks and commences negotiations of a limited trade deal with Washington.
Government ordered to reveal more secrets about post-Brexit trade talks
15-Sep-2020 Huffington Post
Campaigners had challenged the Department for International Trade (DIT) over its "hostile approach to freedom of information law".
It’s not just about the chlorinated chicken – the potential dangers of an UK-US trade deal
15-Sep-2020 Left Foot Forward
Panelists highlighted the risks a UK-US trade deal posed to food standards, workers’ rights and the environment.
Taiwan looks to host economic talks with US, eyeing trade deal
15-Sep-2020 Nikkei Asian Review
Taiwan is set to open an economic dialogue with the US, laying the groundwork for talks on a free trade agreement while the island unwinds cross-strait economic integration with Beijing.
Trade deal with US unlikely before November presidential elections: India
15-Sep-2020 The Economic Times
The two aim for a free trade agreement (FTA) in the long run and have been working on an initial trade deal for almost two years amid a plethora of bilateral issues ranging from medical devices, agriculture, Harley Davidson motorbikes, e-commerce, totalisation pact, visa issues and disputes at the World Trade Organization.
EU agrees to cut taxes on US lobsters in modest trade pact
11-Sep-2020 AP
The EU agreed to drop its 8% tariff on US lobsters while the US agreed to cut in half tariffs on EU imports, including some prepared meals, crystal glassware and cigarette lighters.
Mukhisa says planned Kenya-US trade deal unfavourable
11-Sep-2020 The Star
The Donald Trump’s administration is seeking abolition of import duty on agricultural exports to Kenya.
Pelosi says UK can forget US trade deal if Irish pact broken
10-Sep-2020 Bloomberg
If the UK undermines the Good Friday accord, there will be absolutely no chance of a US-UK trade agreement passing the Congress, Pelosi, the nation’s top elected Democrat, said.
UK plans to change Brexit rules threaten US trade deal, top Democrats say
9-Sep-2020 The Guardian
Altering terms of withdrawal agreement on Northern Ireland could damage relations under Biden presidency.
Kenya’s tariff dilemma in trade talks with US
8-Sep-2020 Business Daily
Tariffs remain Kenya’s main trade policy instrument while juggling between boosting international trade and cushioning local producers from external competition.
Taiwan opposition pushes pork referendum, could threaten US trade deal
7-Sep-2020 Reuters
Taiwan’s main opposition party began a push for a referendum to block the easing of restrictions on US pork imports, which if passed could threaten a long-mooted free trade deal with the US.
Next round of UK-US trade talks to begin on September 8: UK minister
4-Sep-2020 Reuters
Britain has prioritised striking a trade deal with the United States as it seeks to carve out new business relationships around the world following its exit from the European Union, and with it all EU-negotiated trade deals.
AFL-CIO chief says union to file labor complaint under USMCA this month
4-Sep-2020 Reuters
The AFL-CIO is planning to file labor complaints against Mexico this month under the new US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement’s labor enforcement mechanism, the US union’s president said.
Indo-Pacific guidelines: Germany’s new China plan
3-Sep-2020 Pledge Times
Berlin wants to diversify its relations, position itself more broadly, conclude further free trade agreements – also in order to no longer be so dependent on Beijing.
Farmers impacted by USMCA trade agreement
2-Sep-2020 NBC2
The USMCA trade agreement under President Trump is negatively impacting local farmers, but economists said the agreement assures low priced produce in stores.