UK and Australia agree first post-Brexit free trade deal
3 years, 9 months ago

UK and Australia agree first post-Brexit free trade deal

Al Jazeera  

British PM Boris Johnson says agreement marks ‘new dawn’ in relations between the UK and its former colony. ‘Global Britain at its best’ “Today marks a new dawn in the UK’s relationship with Australia, underpinned by our shared history and common values,” Johnson said in a statement. “This is global Britain at its best – looking outwards and striking deals that deepen our alliances and help ensure every part of the country builds back better from the pandemic.” Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab tweeted that the deal is “an important stepping stone” in efforts to join a free trade zone in the Indo-Pacific region – the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. #GlobalBritain https://t.co/nwjt4KS86G — Dominic Raab June 15, 2021 The UK is Australia’s eighth-largest trading partner and Australia the UK’s 20th-largest, with two-way trade worth 26.9 billion Australian dollars. ‘A win for Australian agriculture’ Though further details about the deal have yet to emerge, some official estimates say the agreement could add 500 million pounds to UK economic output in the long term – a fraction for an economy worth around two trillion pounds.

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Australia and European Union fail to reach free trade deal despite visit to break deadlock
1 year, 8 months ago

Australia and European Union fail to reach free trade deal despite visit to break deadlock

ABC  

Australia and the European Union have failed to resolve five-year-long negotiations on a planned free trade agreement worth almost $100 billion. Key points: Australia's trade minister travelled to Brussels this week in an attempt to break the deadlock The EU wants to restrict Australia from using names including prosecco and feta Australia wants the deal "to achieve meaningful agricultural access …

UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals with Australia and New Zealand now in place
1 year, 9 months ago

UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals with Australia and New Zealand now in place

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The agreements are the first trade deals negotiated post-Brexit to enter into force and come …

UK free trade agreement good news for Australian winemakers, farmers, and fishers
1 year, 10 months ago

UK free trade agreement good news for Australian winemakers, farmers, and fishers

ABC  

The long awaited Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom is good news for Australian farmers. Key points: Australia's free trade agreement with the United Kingdom starts on May 31 The deal includes important concessions for Australian agriculture Tariffs will be cut and quotas increased for wine, beef and seafood producers It will cut tariffs and increase quotas on a …

Australia-UK free trade agreement to take effect within weeks, relaxing visa rules and scrapping tariffs
1 year, 10 months ago

Australia-UK free trade agreement to take effect within weeks, relaxing visa rules and scrapping tariffs

ABC  

A historic free trade agreement between Australia and the United Kingdom is set to be in place by the end of the month following years of negotiations. Key points: The deal eliminates tariffs on more than 99 per cent of Australian exports to the UK It will also be easier for Australians to live and work in the UK The …

Opening stance: The Hindu Editorial on the Australian parliament ratification of trade pact with India
2 years, 4 months ago

Opening stance: The Hindu Editorial on the Australian parliament ratification of trade pact with India

The Hindu  

In what would be India’s first major free trade deal with a developed economy in over a decade, the first phase of a pact sealed with Australia in April this year is likely to be operationalised soon, paving easier market access for Indian services and goods. While the two countries are already part of recently formed global cliques such as …

DC Edit | A win-win deal for India, Australia
2 years, 4 months ago

DC Edit | A win-win deal for India, Australia

Deccan Chronicle  

The Australian Parliament on Tuesday approved the free trade agreement with India, capping over a decade-long negotiations between two countries. This is the second free trade deal that India clinched in two years after it signed such an agreement with the United Arab Emirates. Unlike other deals in the pipeline, the free trade deal with Australia is expected to become …

Trade pact a step closer as Australia parliament gives nod to India deal
2 years, 4 months ago

Trade pact a step closer as Australia parliament gives nod to India deal

Hindustan Times  

The India-Australia trade agreement is expected to be operational by early 2023 as both sides are expeditiously completing formalities – while New Delhi has sent the pact for Presidential assent, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday tweeted that it has “passed though” Australian parliament. The passage of legislation demonstrates Australia’s commitment to free trade and the rules-based trading system, …

India-Australia Free Trade Deal: Landmark Moment For Two Countries, Says Piyush Goyal
2 years, 4 months ago

India-Australia Free Trade Deal: Landmark Moment For Two Countries, Says Piyush Goyal

ABP News  

As the Australian Parliament passed a bilateral free trade agreement with India on Tuesday, Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal in a congratulatory note said that this is a landmark moment for Australia and India. Australian PM Anthony Albanese in a tweet said, "Our Free Trade Agreement with India has passed through parliament.” BREAKING: Our Free Trade Agreement with …

Australia ratifies free trade deals with India and Britain
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia ratifies free trade deals with India and Britain

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s Parliament passed bilateral free trade agreements with India and Britain on Tuesday, leaving those partner nations to bring the deals into force. The deals are crucial for Australia to diversify its exports from the troubled Chinese market to India and to Britain’s need to forge new bilateral trade relations since it left the European Union. Farrell …

Australia ratifies free trade deals with India and Britain
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia ratifies free trade deals with India and Britain

The Hindu  

Australia’s Parliament passed bilateral free trade agreements with India and Britain on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, leaving those partner nations to bring the deals into force. The deals are crucial for Australia to diversify its exports from the troubled Chinese market to India and to Britain’s need to forge new bilateral trade relations since it left the European Union. ‘Ties …

Hopes for Brexit US trade deal fade after Rishi Sunak meeting with Joe Biden
2 years, 4 months ago

Hopes for Brexit US trade deal fade after Rishi Sunak meeting with Joe Biden

The Independent  

Rishi Sunak has signalled that the UK has given up on signing a trade deal with the US before the next general election. Asked whether the agreement would materialise the prime minister said there were "lots of different ways" the US and UK could cooperate on trade. He said he was "filled with optimism about our ability to do more …

The small business opportunity of Free Trade Agreements
2 years, 8 months ago

The small business opportunity of Free Trade Agreements

The Independent  

DHL Express is a Business Reporter client Eighteen months on from the UK’s official exit from the European Union, the signing of the Free Trade Agreement with Australia signals a new kind of opportunity for UK businesses exploring new markets as they look for growth. There is no doubt that Brexit prompted companies around the UK to completely rethink their …

New Zealand leader makes 1st trip to UK since trade deal
2 years, 8 months ago

New Zealand leader makes 1st trip to UK since trade deal

Associated Press  

LONDON — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Friday made her first visit to the U.K. since both countries signed a free trade agreement, meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to boost bilateral ties and discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine. 10 Downing St. residence that it was an “incredibly important milestone for us in New Zealand” that she …

Australia and India thank Quad for new free trade deal
2 years, 11 months ago

Australia and India thank Quad for new free trade deal

The Independent  

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Australia signs UK free trade deal, scrapping import tariffs and opening British jobs market
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia signs UK free trade deal, scrapping import tariffs and opening British jobs market

ABC  

Australia and the United Kingdom have formally signed a free trade deal which is expected to make it easier for Australians to live and work in Britain, as well as eliminating or phasing out tariffs on a vast range of products, including lamb, beef, sugar and dairy. Key points: The deal is the first free trade agreement struck by the …

Australia and UK sign trade deal estimated at $13.3bn
3 years, 3 months ago

Australia and UK sign trade deal estimated at $13.3bn

Al Jazeera  

The scrapping of tariffs on Australian wine and beef is expected to help exporters hit by Chinese trade sanctions. The United Kingdom and Australia on Thursday signed a free trade deal projected to eventually boost bilateral trade by more than 10 billion pounds, eliminating tariffs, opening up sectors like agriculture and allowing freer movement for service-sector professionals. “This is the …

UK and Australia sign trade deal that ‘opens new frontiers’ for firms
3 years, 3 months ago

UK and Australia sign trade deal that ‘opens new frontiers’ for firms

The Independent  

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UK secures trade deal with New Zealand
3 years, 5 months ago

UK secures trade deal with New Zealand

The Independent  

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UK, New Zealand approve trade deal; hope it opens more doors
3 years, 5 months ago

UK, New Zealand approve trade deal; hope it opens more doors

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain and New Zealand have agreed on a trade deal that eliminates tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. expands economic links around the world following its exit from the European Union. “This is a great trade deal for the United Kingdom, cementing our long friendship with New Zealand and furthering our ties with the …

UK, New Zealand approve trade deal; hope it opens more doors
3 years, 5 months ago

UK, New Zealand approve trade deal; hope it opens more doors

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain agreed to a trade deal with New Zealand on Wednesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand economic links around the world following its exit from the European Union. “This is a great trade deal for the United Kingdom, cementing our long friendship with New Zealand and furthering our ties …

Boris Johnson agrees trade deal with New Zealand
3 years, 5 months ago

Boris Johnson agrees trade deal with New Zealand

The Independent  

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Australia's free trade deal with the EU could be in trouble after scrapping French submarines project
3 years, 6 months ago

Australia's free trade deal with the EU could be in trouble after scrapping French submarines project

ABC  

The government is "hoping and praying" French anger over Australia's decision to scrap a $90 billion submarine contract with the country will not spill over into its other trade negotiations with Europe. Key points: Senior European officials are questioning Australia's reliability after it ended its deal with France Two-way trade between the EU and Australia is valued at almost $85 …

UK-New Zealand trade pact ‘expected in days’ affecting meat, wine and jobs
3 years, 7 months ago

UK-New Zealand trade pact ‘expected in days’ affecting meat, wine and jobs

The Independent  

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Will the Australia-UK trade deal be in Australia's interest? History shows we must be careful
3 years, 9 months ago

Will the Australia-UK trade deal be in Australia's interest? History shows we must be careful

ABC  

Expect to hear more about trade in coming days, because Australia's just agreed to the broad terms of a new trade deal with the United Kingdom. The new era saw "preferential" trade agreements become more popular, where countries started signing more trade and investment deals with each other, or with particular regions, to the exclusion of others. "Unfortunately, the PBS …

Australia, Britain reach free trade deal to cut many tariffs
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia, Britain reach free trade deal to cut many tariffs

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain and Australia announced the broad outlines of a free trade deal Tuesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the U.K. seeks to expand links around the world following its exit from the European Union. The U.K. said a final agreement in principle would be published “in the coming days.” Australia is the U.K.'s 14th …

UK-Australia trade deal will benefit British farmers, PM insists
3 years, 9 months ago

UK-Australia trade deal will benefit British farmers, PM insists

The Independent  

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Australia and United Kingdom strike agreement for post-Brexit free trade deal
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia and United Kingdom strike agreement for post-Brexit free trade deal

ABC  

A free trade deal between Australia and the United Kingdom has been hailed by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as "a new dawn" in relations between the two countries. Key points: PM Scott Morrison said the deal was "the most comprehensive and ambitious agreement Australia has concluded" Age limits on working holiday visas will be increased to 35, and tariffs …

UK Australia trade deal announced
3 years, 9 months ago

UK Australia trade deal announced

CNN  

Sydney/Hong Kong CNN Business — Australia and the United Kingdom announced a free trade agreement Tuesday as Britainbegins to forge new economic relationships following its departure from the European Union. It’s the first major bilateral free trade agreement brokered by the United Kingdom since it left the European Union in January 2020. “We are concerned that the pace of these …

Boris Johnson’s ‘global Britain’ needs more than a tiny Australian trade deal
3 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson’s ‘global Britain’ needs more than a tiny Australian trade deal

CNN  

London CNN Business — The United Kingdom’s first new trade deal since Brexit is a sobering reminder of the mammoth task it faces as it seeks to compensate for losing the economic benefits of EU membership. DOMINIC LIPINSKI/POOL/AFP/Getty Images The Australia deal The details of the Australia deal have yet to be announced and implementation is not expected to begin …

Trade minister Dan Tehan says free trade deal with UK ready by June
3 years, 11 months ago

Trade minister Dan Tehan says free trade deal with UK ready by June

ABC  

Trade minister Dan Tehan has departed Britain promising an in-principle trade deal with the United Kingdom by June. Key points: Trade minister Dan Tehan has spent two days in talks with UK counterpart Liz Truss over a free trade deal with Britain Australian beef and lamb producers are hoping for more access to the UK market Mr Tehan was confident …

Brexit trade deal agreed at last minute
4 years, 3 months ago

Brexit trade deal agreed at last minute

The Independent  

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Brexit: Chances of EU trade deal ’less than 50%’, says Michael Gove
4 years, 3 months ago

Brexit: Chances of EU trade deal ’less than 50%’, says Michael Gove

The Independent  

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Brexit: UK and EU agree to keep talking but warn ‘no-deal’ is now likely
4 years, 3 months ago

Brexit: UK and EU agree to keep talking but warn ‘no-deal’ is now likely

CNN  

CNN — The United Kingdom and the European Union have warned a no-deal Brexit was now likely, even as they agreed – once again – to extend trade talks beyond a self-imposed Sunday deadline. The talkswere initially extended until Sunday after Wednesday’s meeting between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, billed as …

‘Be careful what you wish for,’ warns last Australian PM as Boris Johnson touts no-deal Brexit
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Be careful what you wish for,’ warns last Australian PM as Boris Johnson touts no-deal Brexit

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Strong possibility of no-deal Brexit, warns Boris Johnson
4 years, 3 months ago

Strong possibility of no-deal Brexit, warns Boris Johnson

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued the starkest warning yet that the U.K. could be out of the EU on January 1, 2021, without a trade agreement in place as the two sides remain divided on key areas amidst last-ditch talks between the chief Brexit negotiators. After Mr. Johnson ’s urgent talks with European Commission President Ursula von der …

‘Australia-style’ outcome will be a no-deal Brexit, Downing Street admits
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Australia-style’ outcome will be a no-deal Brexit, Downing Street admits

The Independent  

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UK, Canada could announce free trade deal within days
4 years, 4 months ago

UK, Canada could announce free trade deal within days

Al Jazeera  

The UK is negotiating several bilateral trade deals to come into force once it exits a transition arrangement with the EU at the end of the year. The United Kingdom and Canada are very close to agreeing on the terms of a free trade deal, which could be announced in the coming days, a Canadian government source said on Thursday. …

UK must prepare for ‘no deal’ Brexit, says PM Boris Johnson
4 years, 5 months ago

UK must prepare for ‘no deal’ Brexit, says PM Boris Johnson

Al Jazeera  

The UK wants an EU trade deal like the bloc’s pact with Canada, but talks have stalled before the UK’s final divorce. ‘All just rhetoric’ Responding to Johnson’s comments, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday said the bloc still wants a Brexit trade deal “but not at any price”. — Ursula von der Leyen October 16, 2020 …

Brexit trade deal with New Zealand will have 'close to zero' benefit to UK economy, government admits
4 years, 9 months ago

Brexit trade deal with New Zealand will have 'close to zero' benefit to UK economy, government admits

The Independent  

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Boris Johnson hails Australian chocolate biscuits in trade talks
4 years, 9 months ago

Boris Johnson hails Australian chocolate biscuits in trade talks

Daily Mail  

Boris Johnson today hailed cheaper Australian chocolate biscuits as a benefit of a post-Brexit trade deal. Boris Johnson joked about the prospects for 'reasonably priced' Tim Tams as the UK published its negotiating objectives for a trade deal with Australia Australia trade minister Simon Birmingham said the UK's membership of the European Union had caused trade between the two nations …

Australia looks to lessen reliance on China, with UK free trade talks to commence
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia looks to lessen reliance on China, with UK free trade talks to commence

ABC  

Free trade talks with the United Kingdom will officially begin later this month, as Australia desperately seeks closer relationships with nations beyond China. Key points: Australia hopes to be among the first countries to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the UK Negotiations could be completed by the end of the year Australia's trade relationship with China has suffered in …

Boris Johnson's 'Australian-style deal' is 'code for no-deal', EU trade chief says
5 years, 1 month ago

Boris Johnson's 'Australian-style deal' is 'code for no-deal', EU trade chief says

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Business appeal for government clarity on post-Brexit trade deals
5 years, 1 month ago

Business appeal for government clarity on post-Brexit trade deals

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Free trade agreements are often ignored by business. So why has Australia signed a new one?
5 years, 4 months ago

Free trade agreements are often ignored by business. So why has Australia signed a new one?

ABC  

Another gathering of regional leaders. Forget that India doesn't want a bar of this latest free trade construct, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, a deal driven largely by China and Japan. But when it comes to free trade agreements, this is a golden era and there's never been a better time to be a bureaucrat with a great big roll …

Why Brexit may see Australia's 'special' relationship with the UK go up in flames
6 years ago

Why Brexit may see Australia's 'special' relationship with the UK go up in flames

ABC  

How Britain resolves — or fails to resolve — Brexit and the terms of its divorce from Europe, is of more than passing interest to Australia. British policy makers marvel at Australia's ability to implement signficant national infrastructure investment Even though Australia has dispensed with four elected Prime Ministers since 2010 — a fact that my former colleagues observe with …

Brexit is a golden opportunity for us to regain our power over international trade
6 years, 11 months ago

Brexit is a golden opportunity for us to regain our power over international trade

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Australia wants post-Brexit free trade deal with UK 'ASAP', Turnbull says after talks with May
7 years, 8 months ago

Australia wants post-Brexit free trade deal with UK 'ASAP', Turnbull says after talks with May

ABC  

Australia is ready to secure a free trade deal with Britain as soon as it formally leaves the European Union, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says after talks with British Prime Minister Theresa May in London. Key points: Mr Turnbull says UK, Australia committed to depend trade, investment relationship post-Brexit UK Prime Minister Theresa May says the relationship is worth $18 …

Britain must relax immigration rules for Australians if it wants a free trade deal, says high commissioner to UK
8 years, 2 months ago

Britain must relax immigration rules for Australians if it wants a free trade deal, says high commissioner to UK

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Brexit: Tony Abbott calls on UK to 'seize its destiny', prioritise one-page FTA with Australia
8 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Tony Abbott calls on UK to 'seize its destiny', prioritise one-page FTA with Australia

ABC  

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has called on the United Kingdom to abandon the "statism and bureaucracy" of Europe and prioritise a one-page free trade agreement with Australia. Key points: Tony Abbott claims Britain is ready to "seize its destiny as a global leader" in foreword for UK conservative report The report urges UK to priorities deals with Commonwealth countries …

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