This is coming from diplomats who were present at the negotiations. According to two sources present at the meeting where Brexit negotiations are being discussed, a divorce deal with Britain is “very close” to being realized. Both sides are pushing… Read More ›
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Cost of food and drink likely to shoot up significantly in case of a no-deal Brexit
Consider this snapshot: last year the UK imported food and drink worth 48 billion pounds, 71% of which were not subject to tariffs. As per the results of a study commission by Barclays that was released on Thursday, food suppliers… Read More ›
Donald Trump fires fresh salvo at China, imposes 10% tariffs on Chinese imports worth $200 billion
In a strategic move aimed at positioning itself in a stronger position during negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese exports to the U.S. for goods worth $200 billion. The tariff is applicable to the… Read More ›
UK’s economic outlook “significantly worse” in case of no-Brexit deal: IMF
In its assessment, the International Monetary Fund stated a myriad unresolved issues still need to be ironed out before Brexit’s March 29 deadline. A no-Brexit deal will significantly impact the country’s economy. On Monday, the International Monetary Fund disclosed, Britain… Read More ›
China could hit at the core of the U.S. manufacturing supply chain machinery: Lou Jiwei
The suggestion by Lou Jiwei, a former finance minister, would feed the most hawkish sentiments in the Trump Administration and would attract a sharp retaliation from the U.S. With U.S. President Donald Trump expecting to announce new tariffs on U.S…. Read More ›
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland to travel to Washington for NAFTA negotiations
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland briefed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau twice in the spate of the 2 hours. For the second time in a few hours, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland briefed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the ongoing… Read More ›
China vows response to U.S. tariffs threat
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs on all Chinese exports to the U.S. On Monday, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry stated, Beijing will respond if the United States was to take any further steps on trade…. Read More ›
The EU must prepare for a no-deal Brexit: Michel Barnier
While Michel Barnier garbed the warning saying the EU must be ready for any eventuality, it comes in the wake of British Prime Minister Theresa May saying a no-deal “wouldn’t be the end of the world”. Although her comments were… Read More ›
Indonesia and Australia set to announcement completion of negotiations for CEPA this Friday
The completion of negotiations for Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is set to be announced this Friday following a visit by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to the Indonesia. As per an official from Indonesia’s foreign ministry, President Joko Widodo… Read More ›
Linde Praxair deal hits antitrust hurdle, talks on
Earlier this month, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had demanded that Line sell off more assets than it had previously anticipated; the FTC also wanted prospective buyers to meet certain requirements. In a warning to investors, Linde has disclosed… Read More ›