In a significant development, India and the United States agreed to expand trade on some agricultural products, including US distiller dried grains, cherries, alfalfa as well as Indian mangoes, grapes, shrimp and water buffalo meat. In a joint statement following… Read More ›
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U.S. & EU should iron out differences over subsidies to aircraft manufacturers: USTR
In a significant development, in an interview, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer stated the United States and Europe should agree to be on the same page and collaborate in opposing any future “hurtful” subsidies used by China to build up… Read More ›
Japan’s tech export curbs violate WTO rules: Seoul
Japan’s move to impose restrictions on tech exports to South Korea, is likely to impact the ability to purchase semiconductor materials, including flexible smartphone displays, by South Korean companies; the move is likely to be a reaction to South Korea’s… Read More ›
British auto industry will face significant disruption in case of a cliff-edge Brexit
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has made it amply clear to the British government that a no-Brexit deal is not an option. On Tuesday, Britain’s automobile industry group made it lucidly clear to the government that a… Read More ›
China pressuring foreign card companies into JV
There is an emerging pattern in China’s approach as it engages in various fronts in the world stage. While officially it portrays itself as being professional, however its true colors become apparent as it seeks to impose its will that… Read More ›
Proposed Tax bill will have to deal with double taxation avoidance and WTO rules before it becomes law
A theory that is doing the rounds is that the bill perhaps aims to set off the promise of additional revenue against hopes that the new tax regime may entice MNCs to locate more production and jobs to the U.S.,… Read More ›
Chinese exports of aluminum foil feel the pinch following U.S. trade action
China has countered the U.S. trade move by saying they are not in synch with existing WTO rules. On Thursday, Gao Feng, the spokesperson from China Ministry of Commerce, stated that the trade rules created by the European Union against… Read More ›
There are advantages to remaining within the European customs union
The life of Britain’s successful auto industry hangs in the balance. On Tuesday, Britain’s car industry set out its list of Brexit demands to British Prime Minister Theresa May’s government, warning that a return to WTO rules could permanently damage… 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 ›