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Nations of every stripe have built walls around industries they consider vital, all while demanding open markets abroad. America's critics argue that its trade policy is deeply protectionist, citing tariffs on steel, aluminum, and Chinese imports, as well as subsidies for farmers and new industrial supports like the
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Sri Lanka is on the verge of complying with the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will require all commodities entering the EU market to be deforestation-free and legally sourced. The regulation, set to take effect on December 30, 2025, targets seven key commodities, including natural rubber, palm
Free trade
As the 2018 World Series unfolded, the government of Ontario sparked controversy by airing an anti-tariff advertisement featuring a 1982 Ronald Reagan radio address. President Trump, outraged by the ad's content, impulsively severed trade talks with Canada and threatened to impose a 10 percent duty on Canadian products.
Tariffs
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) member countries are strongly advocating for free and open trade, despite US President Donald Trump's tariffs and apparent departure from multilateralism. A senior official at the Apec secretariat, Carlos Kuriyama, expressed confidence that the annual summit would reach a joint declaration, citing the hard
Free trade
As the 2018 World Series unfolded, the government of Ontario sparked controversy by airing an anti-tariff advertisement featuring a 1982 Ronald Reagan radio address. President Trump, outraged by the ad's content, impulsively severed trade talks with Canada and threatened to impose a 10 percent duty on Canadian products.
Tariffs
As the United States President Donald Trump's tariff-driven trade wars continue to cast a shadow over global commerce, China has emerged as a champion of free trade and multilateralism under the leadership of President Xi Jinping. The upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and the Association of
Free trade
Ronald Reagan's image has become a marketing tool for President Trump's trade policies, with the Republican leader attempting to rebrand his predecessor's record. However, a closer examination of Reagan's views on trade reveals a stronger commitment to free trade and open markets
Free trade
Ronald Reagan's image has become a marketing tool for President Trump's trade policies, with the Republican leader attempting to rebrand his predecessor's record. However, a closer examination of Reagan's views on trade reveals a stronger commitment to free trade and open markets
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India and the European Union (EU) are set to continue negotiations on their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) despite sensitivities around auto and steel trade, as well as the EU's regulations like carbon tax that aim to link trade to environmental protection goals. The two sides have agreed
Free trade
Ronald Reagan's image has become a marketing tool for President Trump's trade policies, with the Republican leader attempting to rebrand his predecessor's record. However, a closer examination of Reagan's views on trade reveals a stronger commitment to free trade and open markets
European Union
India and the European Union have decided to continue discussions on issues such as steel, auto, and carbon tax, which have higher sensitivities under the proposed free trade agreement. The two sides also agreed to work together to finalize non-sensitive industrial tariff lines and address concerns on non-tariff measures and
Free trade
Ronald Reagan was a vocal advocate of free trade, firmly opposing protectionism and trade wars, unlike his successor, President Trump. During the recent World Series, the government of Ontario aired an advertisement using Reagan's remarks from a 1982 radio address, criticizing protectionism and trade wars. Trump responded by
