European Union
Research from the Poznan University of Life Sciences has shed light on the potential for cooperation and growth in agri-food trade between the European Union and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free trade agreement. Using a combination of trade structure similarity and intra-industry trade
European Union
The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) has significantly grown trade between Vietnam and the European Union over the past five years, since coming into effect on August 1, 2020. The agreement's elimination of 70% of tariffs and gradual phasing out of the remaining 99% have raised standards for
Tariffs
In a bid to aid apparel and footwear professionals in making informed decisions amidst global trade uncertainty, the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) is hosting a webinar featuring experts in the field. According to the AAFA, Ana Hinojosa, Executive Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs at Oritain, and Ben
European Union
According to US President Donald Trump, a $600 billion investment pledge from the European Union is a "gift" that can be spent freely, contradicting previous statements from the European Commission. The investment would be used to invest in anything Trump wants, and he claims it is not a
Tariffs
The trade deal reached between the US and several global economies, including the EU, Japan, and South Korea, has left many countries struggling with the consequences of tariffs. The US has seen its average tariff rate rise from 3% to 20%, while consumers will benefit less from imports and American
Tariffs
South Africa's poultry industry is again being made to bear the brunt of the country's efforts to secure a trade deal with the United States. The government has proposed increasing access to South African markets for US poultry producers, which would simplify US exports under the
European Union
The European Union's trade deal with the United States, led by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, has sparked widespread backlash and criticism across Europe. The agreement, finalized last week, imposes steep tariffs on EU exports to the US and commits Brussels to massive investments in the
Trade agreements
The signing of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) represents a significant moment in global trade dynamics, marking a crucial win for India and a much-needed anchor for the UK in its post-Brexit quest for global relevance. The deal offers a groundbreaking gender equality clause, reflecting India'
Trade agreements
Bangladesh and Nepal are set to strengthen their trade relations by signing a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to mitigate a growing trade deficit. Nepal's Ambassador to Dhaka, Ghanshyam Bhandari, announced the development in a roundtable discussion organized by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on Monday. The ambassador
Trade agreements
Senator Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, recently spoke on RFD-TV's Market Day Report, discussing the USDA's relocation efforts, President Trump's trade deals, and his legislation to bring farmers more clarity, the Clear Waters Act. Marshall emphasized the importance of getting government employees closer to the people
Trade agreements
The White House announced that Donald Trump has signed an executive order increasing tariffs on certain Canadian goods, effective midnight Thursday, as trade talks between Ottawa and Washington failed to produce a breakthrough. The order raises the "fentanyl tariffs" on Canadian goods to 35 per cent from 25
Trade agreements
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), recently joined Fox Business to discuss the Federal Reserve's refusal to lower interest rates and the impact of President Trump's trade strategy. Senator Marshall emphasized the importance of considering the effects of interest rate changes on average Americans,
