International trade
During the visit of Hamidreza Karbalaie Esmaili, the head of the Iranian Trade Promotion Organization (TPO)'s Afghan desk, to Afghanistan, several agreements were made to improve trade relations between the two countries. Key areas of cooperation include technical and engineering services, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, petrochemical products, and
International trade
The Biden administration is marking a significant shift in trade policy, abandoning the traditional focus on large corporations and embracing a more domestic-centric approach that prioritizes the needs of middle America. This change was evident in US Trade Representative Katherine Tai's speech, in which she declared the need
International trade
A five-year study conducted by Amnesty International has revealed thousands of peaceful protestors have been maimed and dozens killed by the "reckless and disproportionate use of less lethal law enforcement weaponry." The group called for strict controls on the use and trade of rubber bullets and other weapons
International trade
The United States Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, has issued a tender notice for a FMS spares requirement for the country of Germany. The solicitation, dated April 10, 2023, outlines the parameters for the procurement, including contractual documents, delivery instructions, and payment information. The notice specifies
International trade
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has acknowledged the existence of trade barriers between the UK and its biggest trading partner, but believes they can be largely removed over time. Despite the economic impact of Brexit being a subject of growing debate, the issue remains a sensitive topic for British politicians. A recent
International trade
Efforts to secure Kyiv's grain exports through its Black Sea ports are underway, a crucial step in alleviating the global food crisis triggered by the war between the two nations. Negotiators are optimistic that the agreement will be extended as a compromise has been reached on payments for
European Union
The European Union has finalized a trade deal with China, despite criticism from the United States and concerns over Beijing's worsening human rights record. The agreement, which provides European companies with greater access to China's market, has been denounced by human rights groups and EU lawmakers,
Brexit
The UK's post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union has been met with criticism from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) think tank, which warns that the agreement leaves workers' rights and environmental protections at risk of erosion. The deal's commitment to not decrease
European Union
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will present the UK's EU trade deal to the House of Commons, arguing that it provides the best chance for Britain to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. The deal has been backed by the European Research Group of Eurosceptic MPs, who claim it preserves
Brexit
As the new post-Brexit trade deal takes effect on January 1, Tesco chairman John Allan has provided reassurance that the impact on food prices will be minimal. The EU, which currently supplies 26% of Britain's food and drink, will still be a significant player in the market. However,
European Union
President Trump has issued a new set of pardons to his friends, loyalists, and family members, sparking criticism from lawmakers and criminal justice reform advocates. Among those pardoned were Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, and Charles Kushner, who were all found guilty of federal crimes. The pardons were widely expected, but
European Union
The Bank of England has held its interest rate steady at a record-low 0.1 percent, deciding not to loosen policy further at its December meeting amidst positive news on vaccines and increasing hopes of a Brexit deal. The decision comes as the UK and EU negotiators work towards a
