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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

The Guardian view on Gibraltar: a deal with the EU is long overdue | Editorial

Brexit veterans Cash and Francois engage in retro talks over Gibraltar post-Brexit status. Political climate shifts may lead to a deal before the European Commission change. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Spain ready to sign post-Brexit Gibraltar deal, says foreign minister

Spain is ready to sign a deal on the post-Brexit status of Gibraltar as early as Wednesday.
The deal will center on trade, immigration, and the movement of workers to and from Spain.
The agreement aims to eliminate the border fence and establish a zone of shared prosperity in the area around Gibraltar. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Europe politics

Brexit: Uncertainty over relationship with EU continues

Prime Minister Johnson aims to secure a trade deal by the end of 2020 without an extension. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France politics

France's Macron tells Brazilian execs that prospective Mercosur-EU deal is 'terrible' and outdated

Macron criticizes Mercosur-EU trade deal as outdated and harmful due to lack of environmental standards.
Concerns raised by Macron over pesticides, environmental, and health standards in Mercosur negotiations. [ more ]
New York Post
2 months ago
New York Giants

How a huge Panthers mistake let Brian Burns fall into Giants' lap

Carolina declined a trade offer of two first-round picks and a second-round pick for Brian Burns before settling for a smaller package from the Giants.
The Giants awarded Brian Burns a lucrative five-year, $150 million contract with $87.5 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid defensive ends in NFL history. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

UK negotiators fly to India in last-ditch effort to seal free-trade deal

UK negotiators are making last-minute efforts to clinch a trade deal with India amidst concerns about Labour government impact on negotiations.
India is seeking more favorable terms on visas and social security in trade deal negotiations with the UK. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
UK politics

UK halts trade negotiations with Canada over hormones in beef ban

Talks break down over British ban on hormone-treated meat [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Mayfair Rolex watch snatches leave Indian CEOs 'terrified' of visiting London

London's crimewave dominated post-Brexit trade deal discussions in New Delhi, with Indian businessmen expressing concern about crime in Mayfair.
There were 31,000 robberies across London in the 12 months to December 2023, a rise of 18.9% from the previous year. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | U.S. 'beginning' internal discussions about renewing North American trade pact | CBC News

The U.S. envoy to Canada has stated that informal talks have begun for reopening NAFTA for new negotiations.
The process this time is expected to be devoid of the drama experienced during the previous renegotiation under the Trump administration. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Canada news

Trudeau claims Canadian Conservatives are taking cues from Trump on Ukraine: 'MAGA-influenced thinking'

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau blamed "MAGA-influenced thinking" within the Conservative Party for rejecting a trade deal with Ukraine.
Trudeau denounced the Conservative concerns as "ridiculous" and accused politicians opposed to aid for Ukraine of "parroting Russian disinformation." [ more ]
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