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The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michael Barnier, has said that the EU27 wants to reach a deal with the UK on its "orderly withdrawal" that prepares "the way for a new partnership" and free trade agreement (FTA).
More“The Australian and Chinese governments’ announcement of a review of the Investment Facilitation Memorandum of Understanding attached to the China-Australia free trade agreement should result in the MOU’s cancellation,“ AFTINET convener Doctor Patricia Ranald said today
MoreIn the new global realities that seem to be tilting towards protectionism and anti-globalization, China and Australia offer a perfect example of how free trade does not lead to tit-for-tat combat, but generates handsome gains for both.
MoreDiep Thanh Kiet, vice chairman of the Vietnam Leather, Footwear, and Handbags Association (Lefaso), said that a 0 per cent tariff rate will be applied to around 50 types of Vietnamese-made footwear products exported to Europe.
MoreJapan yesterday cautioned against haste in the conclusion of the proposed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) stressing “substance is more important than timing.”
MoreThe White House is preparing to issue the notification to Congress that it will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
MoreWTO members discussed five new or enhanced proposals to advance services negotiations at meetings of the Working Party on Domestic Regulation and the Services Council on 14-17 March 2017. Four of these proposals aim to ensure that domestic licensing procedures and technical standards do not constitute unnecessary barriers to trade while one proposal relates to the establishment of a trade facilitation agreement for services.
MorePeople become aware of the divine power of a mantra only when they no longer hear it.
MoreAustralia and China are expected to sign new bilateral agreements on beef exports, energy and security during a four-day visit by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang that began on Thursday.
MoreNew Zealand is looking at deals including with the Gulf States, the European Union and eventually the United Kingdom.
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