The transatlantic trade dispute between the United States and the European Union – started primarily because of the allegations of European subsidies to Airbus, took a new and surprising turn after the Brussels decided has reportedly decided to impose import… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Foxconn’s Gou To Follow ‘Order Of Sea Goddess’ For Taiwan Presidency
The claim for a place in the presidential race of Taiwan for the Foxconn founder Terry Gou has been endorsed by the Chinese sea goddess Mazu, said the business tycoon. He had been encouraged by the goddess to “come forward”… Read More ›
US Must Remove Steel Tariffs And No Action On Cars For EU-US Trade Talks: Brussels
While announcing its agreement to hold trade negotiations with the United States, the European Union has also warned that it would stop the talks if any new tariffs were imposed by US President Donald Trump or if the Trump administration… Read More ›
Hunt keen on delivering Brexit reassurances to Japan
Hunt will be telling Toyota that Britain wants to ensure a tariff-free trade trade deal with the EU. What are we missing here? The only way to the EU is going to agree to a tariff-free deal is if Britain… Read More ›
World Bank Calls For Greater Transparency In China Debts To Poor Countries
China needs to provide more clarity to the global industry about its lending to poor countries, said the new head of the World Bank while also warning that once again there has been an increase in debt problems are once… Read More ›
More Uncertainty Could Be Faced By Businesses Due To Brexit Delay, Says IMF
The chief of the International Monetary Fund has warned that there would be extension of uncertainty for business if there is a decision to extend the deadline of Brexit by the UK and the European Union. While welcoming the fact… Read More ›
U.S.-Japan trade talks to commence on April 15-16 in Washington
The trade talks are aimed at finding ways to address Tokyo’s $69 billion trade surplus with the United States. On Friday, Japan’s Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi disclosed, Tokyo and Washington are slated to hold their first round of trade talks… Read More ›
Saudi Arabia raises prospects of ditching USD to stop NOPEC bill
If Saudi Arabia were to in fact go ahead with the move it would have significant geo-economic and geo-strategic changes. Riyadh depends on the United States militarily to defend itself against arch rival Iran. In a significant development, Saudi Arabia… Read More ›
Cliffhanger Brexit will have deep impact for select sectors: WTO’s Director-General
The British parliament’s decision on April 12 will be is a milestone that Brexit watchers will be looking at very keenly. According to Roberto Azevedo, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), if the United Kingdom were to leave the… Read More ›
Growing consensus in UK cabinet to accept customs union with the EU
This report from The Sun should be viewed with caution since the option to keep Britain in a customs union with the EU, was defeated by three votes during a round of indicative voting on alternative Brexit options on Monday.