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Survey finds majority of swing state Republicans reject Trump tariff proposal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Survey finds majority of swing state Republicans reject Trump tariff proposal

Raw Story  

Throughout election season, jobs and the economy have been a central issue for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, each presidential candidate has floated their own proposals for protecting and building up American manufacturing. While Harris has proposed closing tax loopholes for some large corporations and providing government support for specific areas of the manufacturing sector …

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EU-Morocco trade deals in Western Sahara ruled invalid, Rabat claims ‘bias’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

EU-Morocco trade deals in Western Sahara ruled invalid, Rabat claims ‘bias’

Al Jazeera  

Morocco slams ECJ ruling that said the people of Western Sahara were not consulted before the 2019 deals were signed. The European Union’s top court has confirmed an earlier ruling cancelling trade deals that allow Morocco to export fish and farm products to the EU from the disputed Western Sahara region, a move Morocco slammed as “blatant political bias”. The …

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Fresh Malaysian durians will make their way to China as trade deals signed during Premier Li’s visit
6 months ago

Fresh Malaysian durians will make their way to China as trade deals signed during Premier Li’s visit

Associated Press  

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Fresh Malaysian durians will soon make their way to China as the two countries signed a slew of trade and economic deals Wednesday during a visit by Premier Li Qiang to celebrate a half-century of diplomatic relations. They also inked a protocol on measures that will allow Malaysia to export to China fresh durian, the spiky …

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What did Trump say? Explaining the former president's favorite talking points
7 months, 1 week ago

What did Trump say? Explaining the former president's favorite talking points

NPR  

What did Trump say? —March 16, 2024, Dayton, Ohio Reshaping the federal government During a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Trump described himself as a "proud political dissident" and promised "judgment day" for political opponents. "The threat from outside forces is far less sinister, dangerous and grave than the threat from within," Trump said during a Veterans Day …

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Farmers ride tractors into central London in major protest over trade deals
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers ride tractors into central London in major protest over trade deals

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers of Kent have assembled a …

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Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he’s specifically avoiding a trade deal
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden promises a better economic relationship with Asia, but he’s specifically avoiding a trade deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is nurturing economic ties this week with Asia, but he is not signing any trade deals at a regional summit in San Francisco. “It’s a framework because the administration wanted to have something it could do by executive agreement,” said Robert Holleyman, a former deputy U.S. trade representative. Many U.S. voters have negative opinions about …

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UK’s first post-Brexit trade deals with Australia and New Zealand now in place
1 year, 6 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 …

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Sanjaya Baru | If not 126, then 220… Modi deals China card
1 year, 10 months ago

Sanjaya Baru | If not 126, then 220… Modi deals China card

Deccan Chronicle  

Mahbub-ul-Haq was a distinguished Pakistani economist. “I want to go to Paris and the French have said they will invite me for a state visit if we agree to buy something from them.” Ms Bhutto’s finance minister had to cough up enough funds for Pakistan to buy some military hardware that would please the Elysee Palace enough to send out …

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The government’s reticence on trade deals is proof that Brexit isn’t working
1 year, 11 months ago

The government’s reticence on trade deals is proof that Brexit isn’t working

The Independent  

A few tumultuous years ago, when the Brexit Leave campaign was in its pomp, one of the major arguments in favour of the UK leaving the EU was the ability for Britain to forge its own trade deals. Indeed, so embarrassed is this “get Brexit done” government about a central failure of policy that it is too shy to share …

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ICAI: Open audit industry under FTAs reciprocally
2 years ago

ICAI: Open audit industry under FTAs reciprocally

Live Mint  

India should open up its market to foreign audit firms under free trade agreements only on a reciprocal basis, said Debashis Mitra, president of the accounting rule-maker Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. India signed an early harvest deal with Australia in June, called the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, which includes a section on the movement of natural persons …

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At HT Leadership Summit, Piyush Goyal explains why India didn't sign RCEP
2 years, 1 month ago

At HT Leadership Summit, Piyush Goyal explains why India didn't sign RCEP

Hindustan Times  

Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday offered an insight into why India opted out of the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, saying it was due to concerns expressed by stakeholders within the MSME and dairy sectors. Union minister Piyush Goyal at the HT Leadership Summit "Modi government does not sign FTAs for the sake of doing so. "… not …

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Is India on the cusp of a flurry of free trade deals?
3 years ago

Is India on the cusp of a flurry of free trade deals?

Al Jazeera  

India has shown little enthusiasm for free trade deals since Prime Minister Modi took office, but as trade imbalances rise, his government appears to be changing course. Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, now a trade envoy for the Australian government, has indicated that Indian tariffs on his country’s wines could be slashed under the interim pact. “Because you can get …

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Call for green hike on gas bills to meet global climate change targets
3 years ago

Call for green hike on gas bills to meet global climate change targets

Daily Mail  

The UK must consider putting up the rate of VAT on gas to meet its international commitments to halt global warming, the government’s climate change advisers said yesterday. At present VAT on gas is 5 per cent for domestic users instead of the full rate of 20 per cent, and the committee on climate change said that this could be …

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NFU president MINETTE BATTERS: All the odds are stacked against UK farmers
3 years, 2 months ago

NFU president MINETTE BATTERS: All the odds are stacked against UK farmers

Daily Mail  

As a farmer and president of the NFU, representing 55,000 farming businesses, all I’ve ever wanted is for global Britain to strike trade deals that are fair for farmers and fair to the British public; deals that fulfil the Government’s very strong commitment that our farmers won’t be undermined. The Mail on Sunday’s Save Our Family Farms campaign has been …

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UK secretly dropped climate promises for trade deal with Australia, leaked emails show
3 years, 3 months ago

UK secretly dropped climate promises for trade deal with Australia, leaked emails show

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just last month …

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Will the Australia-UK trade deal be in Australia's interest? History shows we must be careful
3 years, 6 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 …

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A UK-Australia trade deal would be catastrophic for the environment and animal welfare
3 years, 6 months ago

A UK-Australia trade deal would be catastrophic for the environment and animal welfare

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The environmental standards of some foods produced in Australia are so far below the standards upheld by UK farmers …

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NFU president MINETTE BATTERS: You can't level up by throwing our family farms under a bus
3 years, 7 months ago

NFU president MINETTE BATTERS: You can't level up by throwing our family farms under a bus

Daily Mail  

Last year, The Mail on Sunday ran a major campaign to save this country's family farms from the very real threat of trade deals which would have brought imports of cheaply produced, substandard food into this country. There is a cloud looming over our farmers, our landscapes and our ability to produce our own food on these islands, says Minette …

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Family of Robinhood suicide trader reveal tragic deals and missteps that led to his ‘avoidable’ death
3 years, 10 months ago

Family of Robinhood suicide trader reveal tragic deals and missteps that led to his ‘avoidable’ death

The Independent  

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Government uses ‘shameful’ tactics to deny vote on trade deals with countries committing genocide
3 years, 10 months ago

Government uses ‘shameful’ tactics to deny vote on trade deals with countries committing genocide

The Independent  

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MINETTE BATTERS of the National Farmers' Union wants you
4 years, 2 months ago

MINETTE BATTERS of the National Farmers' Union wants you

Daily Mail  

Running a farm is not only a daily way of life for those of us in the agricultural sector but a vital part of our national heritage – and our future – that is valued by millions. This is why so many support our food and farming sector by buying British produce, enjoying the countryside responsibly and urging politicians to …

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Brexit: Anger as ministers use obscure rule to deny MPs a vote on blocking chlorinated chicken imports
4 years, 2 months ago

Brexit: Anger as ministers use obscure rule to deny MPs a vote on blocking chlorinated chicken imports

The Independent  

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