Trump has made it clear that unless he is satisfied with the terms of the trade deal, he will walk away from it. As per a report from the Wall Street Journal, high level negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump… Read More ›
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USMCA spares Canada and Mexico from Trump’s potential 25% auto tariffs
If Trump acted on his threat to impose 25% tariffs on global automobiles exported to the United States, subject to a quota regime, auto exports from Canada and Mexico would be largely exempted from this potential threat. According to a… Read More ›
Britain’s Brexit minister pitches for inclusion of financial services into free trade deal with the EU
Michel Barnier, EU’s Chief Brexit negotiator, had ruled out knowledge of an unfettered access to financial services in any trade deal with Britain. On Tuesday, Britain’s Brexit Minister David Davis stated that its financial services sector wants to be part… Read More ›
May must prove no deal is better than a bad deal: UK’s parliamentary committee
Officials within the British government and analysts believe May has some strong cards to play. These probably includes trade deals with China which essentially amounts to aligning itself with China’s ambitious silk-road project through which it is aiming to achieve… Read More ›
Brexit – Irish economy hangs in the balance
During Brexit negotiations, Ireland could emerge as the UK’s Achilles heel. If physical border controls are placed, it could give rise to a resurgence of violent militant protests. According to Britain’s Northern Ireland minister, a post-Brexit trade deal with the… Read More ›
Britain in dire straits for a deal with the U.S.
Theresa May knows her legacy depends on walking on the middle path: cosying up to Trump will not put her in the good graces of her neighbours; revealing her “Hard Brexit” stance has already pushed her against the wall. Desperate… Read More ›
Donald Trump charters that U.S. out of the TPP
In an increasingly interconnected world, where countries across continents have come together to collaborate and knit closer ties, the move to focus, and concentrate economic resources and energies could turn out to be regressive. In a strategic shift, U.S. President… Read More ›
U.S. eyeing Britain’s market with a quick deal after Brexit
After Brexit with a disconnected Britain peering for a major trading partner, Donald Trump aims to fill that void with U.S. manufactured goods. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has shot off yet salvo, saying ultimately Brexit will turn out to be… Read More ›