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#canada

Canada's provincial leaders want Prime Minister Trudeau to ink free trade deal with the U.S. that excludes Mexico

Ontario's provincial leaders unanimously support a bilateral trade deal with the U.S. that excludes Mexico, citing job protection and fair trade.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants separate U.S., Mexico trade deals 'now,' not in 2026 | CBC News

Ford advocates for immediate bilateral trade agreements with the U.S. and Mexico instead of waiting for 2026.
All provincial premiers support Ford's trade deal initiative.

Canada's provincial leaders want Prime Minister Trudeau to ink free trade deal with the U.S. that excludes Mexico

Ontario's provincial leaders unanimously support a bilateral trade deal with the U.S. that excludes Mexico, citing job protection and fair trade.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants separate U.S., Mexico trade deals 'now,' not in 2026 | CBC News

Ford advocates for immediate bilateral trade agreements with the U.S. and Mexico instead of waiting for 2026.
All provincial premiers support Ford's trade deal initiative.
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Lula and Xi sign dozens of trade deals as Brazil-China ties deepen

China and Brazil are advancing bilateral relations with nearly 40 trade and development agreements, signaling a new phase in their partnership.

Ford says all premiers aligned on push for Canada to have bilateral trade deal with U.S. | CBC News

All Canadian premiers support Ontario's Doug Ford's call for distinct trade agreements with the U.S. and Mexico.
#protests

Protests, floods and a happy hula-hooper: photos of the day Tuesday

Farmers are protesting inheritance tax changes and trade agreements that threaten their livelihoods.

French farmers stop traffic on the Champs-Elysees

Farmers across Europe protesting national and EU farming rules
Protests include blockades and demands related to trade agreements

Hungarian and Polish farmers stage protest on border with Ukraine

Farmers in Hungary and Poland are protesting against duty-free imports of Ukrainian agricultural produce.
The protests were triggered by the European Commission's proposal to keep Ukrainian imports duty-free until 2025, but with caps on certain agricultural products.

Protests, floods and a happy hula-hooper: photos of the day Tuesday

Farmers are protesting inheritance tax changes and trade agreements that threaten their livelihoods.

French farmers stop traffic on the Champs-Elysees

Farmers across Europe protesting national and EU farming rules
Protests include blockades and demands related to trade agreements

Hungarian and Polish farmers stage protest on border with Ukraine

Farmers in Hungary and Poland are protesting against duty-free imports of Ukrainian agricultural produce.
The protests were triggered by the European Commission's proposal to keep Ukrainian imports duty-free until 2025, but with caps on certain agricultural products.
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#trump-administration

Has Trump Gone Soft on China?

Trump's China policy has shifted from confrontational to a more nuanced approach as he campaigns for reelection.

UK must pick between US economic model or EU's socialism', says Trump adviser

The UK should align with the US free enterprise model for better trade relations with America.

Has Trump Gone Soft on China?

Trump's China policy has shifted from confrontational to a more nuanced approach as he campaigns for reelection.

UK must pick between US economic model or EU's socialism', says Trump adviser

The UK should align with the US free enterprise model for better trade relations with America.
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#brexit

Brexit has put 370m a year on price of power from EU since 2021, experts say

Brexit has raised UK electricity costs, introducing inefficiencies in trading that could lead to significant financial burdens for consumers.

Brexit reset will trigger worldwide arms race' to give UK better deals, Starmer told

The UK's Brexit strategy under Keir Starmer may lead to improved global trade relations and competition from other countries for better deals.

A la carte' new Brexit deal with EU not on table, Micheal Martin warns

Improved EU-UK relationship cannot involve cherrypicking aspects of Brexit, as emphasized by Ireland's deputy prime minister.

Could Labour build closer EU trade ties and would this increase growth?

Brexit has negatively impacted the UK's economy, highlighting the need for improved EU relations to aid growth.

Brexit has put 370m a year on price of power from EU since 2021, experts say

Brexit has raised UK electricity costs, introducing inefficiencies in trading that could lead to significant financial burdens for consumers.

Brexit reset will trigger worldwide arms race' to give UK better deals, Starmer told

The UK's Brexit strategy under Keir Starmer may lead to improved global trade relations and competition from other countries for better deals.

A la carte' new Brexit deal with EU not on table, Micheal Martin warns

Improved EU-UK relationship cannot involve cherrypicking aspects of Brexit, as emphasized by Ireland's deputy prime minister.

Could Labour build closer EU trade ties and would this increase growth?

Brexit has negatively impacted the UK's economy, highlighting the need for improved EU relations to aid growth.
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#mexico

The Three Trade Lawyers Who Will Decide Whether Mexicans Can Be Forced to Eat the U.S.'s Genetically Engineered Corn

Mexico's bold policy moves against GMOs contrast with potential sovereignty compromises in trade agreements.

Trump's Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico's Car Factories

Mexico's automotive industry is experiencing rapid growth but faces potential jeopardy from proposed tariffs by President-elect Trump.

The Three Trade Lawyers Who Will Decide Whether Mexicans Can Be Forced to Eat the U.S.'s Genetically Engineered Corn

Mexico's bold policy moves against GMOs contrast with potential sovereignty compromises in trade agreements.

Trump's Tariffs Could Deal a Blow to Mexico's Car Factories

Mexico's automotive industry is experiencing rapid growth but faces potential jeopardy from proposed tariffs by President-elect Trump.
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#economic-policy

Opinion | Preparing for the Second China Shock

Biden's administration is not a free-trade purist and is imposing tariffs to protect the U.S. economy against potential threats like a surge of Chinese imports.

Ontario signs $1.3M contract with PR firm to lobby U.S. as November election nears | CBC News

Ontario government invests $1.3 million in U.S. lobbying to safeguard economic interests post-November elections.

Uruguay's 2024 Election: Candidates, Issues and Predictions

Uruguay is a model of political stability with a focus on policy-driven elections.
The election outcome may impact foreign relations and trade agreements with China.

Opinion | Preparing for the Second China Shock

Biden's administration is not a free-trade purist and is imposing tariffs to protect the U.S. economy against potential threats like a surge of Chinese imports.

Ontario signs $1.3M contract with PR firm to lobby U.S. as November election nears | CBC News

Ontario government invests $1.3 million in U.S. lobbying to safeguard economic interests post-November elections.

Uruguay's 2024 Election: Candidates, Issues and Predictions

Uruguay is a model of political stability with a focus on policy-driven elections.
The election outcome may impact foreign relations and trade agreements with China.
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#human-rights

Taoiseach writes to Attorney General seeking advice on boycotting trade with Israel

Human rights in trade agreements should actively support humanitarian measures, influencing policies towards conflict resolution.
EU must reassess its trade relations with Israel amid ongoing humanitarian concerns.

EU to discuss Israel ties after 'attacks' on UN mission DW 10/15/2024

The EU faces pressure to convert condemnation of Israel's actions into tangible actions regarding its trade deal and compliance with human rights.

Taoiseach writes to Attorney General seeking advice on boycotting trade with Israel

Human rights in trade agreements should actively support humanitarian measures, influencing policies towards conflict resolution.
EU must reassess its trade relations with Israel amid ongoing humanitarian concerns.

EU to discuss Israel ties after 'attacks' on UN mission DW 10/15/2024

The EU faces pressure to convert condemnation of Israel's actions into tangible actions regarding its trade deal and compliance with human rights.
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First step on Starmer's reset with Europe | Letters

Starmer's visit indicates a desire for improved UK-EU relations through a substantive new treaty addressing various strategic areas.
#economic-growth

Malaysia seeks to balance ties amid US-China rivalry DW 09/04/2024

Malaysia is strengthening economic ties with China amid US-China tensions, viewing China as a key market and investment opportunity.

Opinion | Biden's Get-Tough-on-China Tariffs May Backfire

Tariffs replacing trade agreements, increase in prices, limited choices, and impact on economic growth.

Malaysia seeks to balance ties amid US-China rivalry DW 09/04/2024

Malaysia is strengthening economic ties with China amid US-China tensions, viewing China as a key market and investment opportunity.

Opinion | Biden's Get-Tough-on-China Tariffs May Backfire

Tariffs replacing trade agreements, increase in prices, limited choices, and impact on economic growth.
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GM Canada supports potential tariffs on Chinese EV imports amid market concerns | CBC News

Tariffs on Chinese EV imports welcomed by GM Canada head to counter unfair competition.

David Lammy arrives in India for trade talks

Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy visits India to strengthen economic ties and reset relations with the Global South.

Beef tariff disadvantage top of mind on trade mission to South Korea

Canadian beef faces challenges in South Korea due to high import tariffs compared to the U.S. and Australia.

What does a possible Jake Guentzel trade to the Rangers look like? - Blue Seat Blogs

The New York Rangers are having one of their best seasons, seeking to enhance their roster for a Stanley Cup run.
Acquiring Jake Guentzel in a trade would present challenges due to his high acquisition cost and significant cap hit.

Hike to U.S. softwood lumber duties 'deeply disappointing,' B.C. ministers say | CBC News

The U.S. Commerce Department plans to raise duties on Canadian softwood lumber from 8.05% to 13.86%.
Canada is prepared to fight the duties through litigation and existing trade agreements.

'Ursula, we are here!': European farmers' outrage reaches Brussels

Hundreds of farmers in Belgium are protesting to call for better prices and less bureaucracy in the agricultural industry.
Farmers are demanding a review of free trade agreements between the EU and third countries, as well as more flexibility and simplification of agricultural and environmental regulations.

Opinion | Should Big Tech Get to Write the Rules of the Digital Economy?

The perception is that trade agreements benefit big American corporations at the expense of others.
The Biden administration has dropped advocacy for tech-friendly digital trade rules.
The move has been criticized as a boon to China.

Spain's prime minister plans to visit Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping on China's peace framework.

MADRID The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, will travel next week to China for talks with President Xi Jinping, and intends to discuss China's framework for negotiating a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, he announced on Thursday.Mr. Sanchez, speaking to reporters at a European Union meeting in Brussels, said he intended to find out first hand what Mr. Xi's peace framework consists of and to transmit the message that Ukraine must establish the conditions for talks.

Varadkar disappointed' DUP will not return to Stormont

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he was disappointed to hear that the DUP is not willing to re-enter the Northern Ireland Assembly in its continuing protest against post-Brexit trade agreements.It comes after EU member states approved the Windsor Framework on Tuesday, and a key element of the EU-UK agreement the Stormont brake was endorsed by 515 votes to 29 in the House of Commons on Wednesday.

Scotland alcohol advertising ban could cost jobs' in whisky industry, warns MP

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Stricter alcohol advertising rules planned in Scotland are draconian and could have an impact on the whisky industry, a senior Scottish Tory has warned.Conservative former Scotland secretary David Mundell claimed that restrictions the Scottish Government is currently consulting on could cost jobs in Scotland.

UK accused of hollow national security rhetoric after Asian embassy cuts

British-based diplomatic posts for key Indo-Pacific countries have been cut by up to 50% in recent years, new figures reveal, sparking accusations that the headline aim of the government's national security strategy is hollow rhetoric.The numbers working for embassies and consulates in Pakistan, China and India have all been diminishing over the last seven years, despite those countries being identified as key places to deepen ties with over the coming decade.
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