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Posted April 24, 2017
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues
Merkel said she is “very encouraged” by reports that Trump has apparently softened his opposition to negotiating with the bloc as a whole after U.S. overtures to individual European nations were rebuffed. Continue Reading
Posted March 30, 2017
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues
Britain triggered its official withdrawal from the EU yesterday, a process that could take several years to complete, and one of its key demands concerning parallel free trade talks has already been rejected. Continue Reading
Posted March 23, 2017
Under Economic Issues, EU Customs Issues, International Trade Issues
The Trudeau government is pushing for its trade deal with Europe to be ratified by Britain before it leaves the EU, while also engaging in talks aimed at preserving CETA with the U.K. following Brexit. Continue Reading
Posted February 14, 2017
Advocates for a new “CANZUK” trade and security pact between countries of “shared culture and natural affinity” claim the idea is gaining traction in an era of global uncertainty and rising protectionism. Continue Reading
Posted January 30, 2017
Aiming to give “a timely push against protectionism” and show support for global free trade, Germany has called on the EU to make “decisive progress” on deals currently being negotiated with 12 countries. Continue Reading
Posted January 17, 2017
Opposition politicians warn that a trade deal negotiated “very quickly” with the Trump administration would likely risk the UK having to compromise on issues such as environmental protection and food safety. Continue Reading
