26/07/2017
Will we see a revival of TTIP negotiations? Trade leaders say, ‘yes.’
Trade leaders in the United States and Europe are discussing resuming TTIP talks, and touting the benefits of a trade deal between the United States and the EU.
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07/03/2017
Does the Donald Trump era mark the end of multilateral trade?
While President Trump is not a big supporter of multilateral trade deals, the rest of the world might still continue negotiating new ones without the U.S.
03/01/2017
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2017
What global trade trends should you look out for in 2017? Let’s take a look and see what could be dominating the headlines you read over the next twelve months.
09/06/2016
International trade is a tool at our fingertips to promote local prosperity
We need to create more awareness about international trade in society as an essential component to achieving economic development and local prosperity.
24/05/2016
How a ‘Brexit’ could affect the UK’s trade with North America
Supporters of the so-called “Brexit” say that continental Europe’s economic upheavals are holding back the British economy, while opponents contend that abandoning the EU could discourage investment in the UK market and lead to a recession.
26/04/2016
The future for North American trade is actually brighter than ever
Even amidst increasing global opportunities, the best path for growth for North American trade is through increased cooperation and trade with one another.
19/04/2016
U.S. outlines problematic barriers with major trade partners
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative released its National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers earlier this month, outlining trade issues which are unresolved and deemed detrimental to U.S. companies and interests.
24/03/2016
Leak in TTIP reveals upper hand for U.S., large corporations
Negotiations of the EU-U.S. trade deal, known as the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP, may have hit a snag after a leaked document appears to give the U.S. and large corporations disproportionate weight in future trade decisions.
14/05/2015
The one big obstacle that has brought the TTIP deal negotiations to a stand-still
Ongoing TTIP trade deal negotiations between Washington and Brussels may not be reached in 2015 as originally anticipated, EU officials admitted in late March.
30/01/2015
Will World Bank forecasts for ‘disappointing’ global trade growth stall TTIP negotiations?
The World Bank, earlier this month in its Global Economic Outlook for 2015, warned of ‘disappointing’ global trade growth in the international economy.