Trade agreements
As President Donald Trump's Aug. 1 deadline for a trade pact with Canada looms large, Prime Minister Mark Carney has signaled a shift in strategy, focusing on opportunities with other nations. In a meeting with provincial premiers, Carney stated that Canada will work positively for a deal but
Trade agreements
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day trip to the United Kingdom and the Maldives, a visit that marks a significant reset in bilateral ties and the formal signing of the India-UK Free Trade Deal. The trip, scheduled from July 23 to 26, will see Modi hold
Trade agreements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations with both nations. Modi's visit to the UK will coincide with the country's Independence Day celebrations,
Tariffs
The European Union's (EU) response to US President Donald Trump's tariff threats has exposed both its strengths and weaknesses in trade policy. The sudden 30% tariff threat has put the EU's trade policy machine under pressure, revealing both persistence and precision in its negotiations
Tariffs
Thailand is negotiating a trade deal with the US, but Vietnam and Indonesia's successful trade agreements are putting pressure on the country. Investors may shift focus if Thailand fails to secure a favorable deal. US President Donald Trump recently announced a trade agreement with Indonesia, which will see
Tariffs
President Trump announced a trade agreement with Indonesia, citing "tough negotiations" with the country's president, Prabowo Subianto. The deal includes terms where US exports to Indonesia will face no tariffs, while Indonesian goods would be charged a 19 percent tariff in the US. This comes as
Tariffs
UK officials are close to reaching an agreement with the US to modify domestic-production requirements that have been hindering a trade deal to reduce tariffs on British steel. The proposed change would allow steel imported from European countries, such as the Netherlands, to be processed in the UK and qualify
European Union
Brussels has drawn up "political safeguards" to win Paris's backing for a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc of South American economies. The concessions address France's concerns about unfair competition from South American farm products, particularly in the beef, chicken, and sugar sectors. The
European Union
US President Donald Trump has expressed positivity towards a trade deal with India, indicating that talks are progressing well. According to Trump, a full or temporary trade deal between the two nations could be signed soon, which would grant India better access to the US market. India's delegation
European Union
As the deadline for a trade deal between the EU and US approaches, negotiations have stalled due to a significant gap in positions on tariffs. Maros Sefcovic, the EU's lead negotiator, has warned that a tariff of 30 per cent on EU imports would make transatlantic trade "
Tariffs
As President Trump's global tariffs begin to take effect in less than a month, doubts are rising about his goal to strike trade deals that open up markets. Despite his initial optimism, Trump's administration has only secured two preliminary deals, with Britain and Vietnam, and the
European Union
The European Union (EU) has indefinitely delayed imposing €21 billion in retaliatory tariffs on the US after Donald Trump threatened to impose 30% levies on the bloc. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the tariffs will be put on hold until early August, giving negotiators more time
