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Handelsblatt: A new starting point in EU trade policy – Germany makes new deals possible

Handelsblatt: A new starting point in EU trade policy – Germany makes new deals possible Handelsblatt: A new starting point in EU trade policy – Germany makes new deals possible

In search of raw materials and new partners, the EU is reviving its trade policy, according to Handelsblatt. Crucial to this is the decision of the federal government in Berlin last Thursday to amend and then ratify the Ceta free trade agreement with Canada. “Sustainability is becoming a cornerstone of world trade,” Federal Economy Minister […]

Britain: Proposes new system for trade with developing countries

Britain: Proposes new system for trade with developing countries Britain: Proposes new system for trade with developing countries

The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today emphasize the benefits of a free trade agreement between the Commonwealth countries, during a visit to Rwanda, as he proposes a new trade boost as an alternative to EU options. A year and a half after Britain left the EU, Johnson sought to boost trade with the […]

Russia’s war in Ukraine could disrupt world trade – winners and losers

Russia’s war in Ukraine could disrupt world trade – winners and losers Russia’s war in Ukraine could disrupt world trade – winners and losers

First, the pandemic broke out. Then came the Russian war in Ukraine. These two consecutive global crises could lead to some permanent changes in supply chains and trade, experts warn. The war in Ukraine, in particular, has prompted some countries to consider finding more credible trading partners, according to CNBC. “If the coronavirus pandemic highlighted […]

Israel and the Emirate sign a free trade agreement on Tuesday

Israel and the Emirate sign a free trade agreement on Tuesday Israel and the Emirate sign a free trade agreement on Tuesday

Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will sign a free trade agreement in Dubai on Tuesday aimed at boosting bilateral trade, the Israeli Economy Ministry announced on Monday, according to Reuters. The ministry said customs duties would be lifted on 96% of products, including food, agricultural products, cosmetics, medical equipment and medicines, while the […]

The renewal of the Switzerland-China free trade agreement on “ice” due to human rights issues

The renewal of the Switzerland-China free trade agreement on “ice” due to human rights issues The renewal of the Switzerland-China free trade agreement on “ice” due to human rights issues

Switzerland’s efforts to renew its free trade agreement with China have stalled as Bern becomes more critical of the human rights situation in China, Swiss newspapers reported on Sunday, according to Reuters. Switzerland and China signed a free trade agreement in 2013, Beijing’s first such agreement with a continental European economy. The move was described […]

Future of Retail 2022 of ESEE: Impressive attendance and significant interest in the work of the international conference

Future of Retail 2022 of ESEE: Impressive attendance and significant interest in the work of the international conference Future of Retail 2022 of ESEE: Impressive attendance and significant interest in the work of the international conference

Intense interest of the commercial world during the 1st working day of the international Conference – The innovations of the Retail Innovation Lab “caught the eye”. The panorama of the transformations that take place that compose the digital and the “green” future of the retail trade highlights the international Conference “Future of Retail 2022” of […]

Beijing proposes regional free trade and security agreement in South Pacific

Beijing proposes regional free trade and security agreement in South Pacific Beijing proposes regional free trade and security agreement in South Pacific

China has launched a major initiative to boost free trade and security relations with the South Pacific, but it has already been criticized by one of the countries for trying to bring the region closer to the “Beijing orbit”. The initiative takes the form of a draft agreement and implementation plan for a five-year period […]

Russia’s central bank cuts monthly foreign trade data

Russia’s central bank cuts monthly foreign trade data Russia’s central bank cuts monthly foreign trade data

Russia’s central bank announced on Monday that it had temporarily suspended its monthly foreign trade data in its first such suspension since 1997. The central bank was due to release its January-February foreign trade balance on Monday. initially scheduled according to the data publication schedule. The central bank has not explained what lies behind its […]

Annual Report of Greek Trade 2021 – The reflections and proposals of the Scientific Institutes

Annual Report of Greek Trade 2021 – The reflections and proposals of the Scientific Institutes Annual Report of Greek Trade 2021 – The reflections and proposals of the Scientific Institutes

The clouds of war in Ukraine, the economic turmoil in the EU, the energy crisis and inflationary pressures are once again shadowing the horizon of Greek trade and the Greek economy as a whole. Intense reflection prevailed in the commentary on the results of the Annual Report of Greek Trade 2021 made by the Directors […]

Israel and the Emirate have completed negotiations on a free trade agreement

Israel and the Emirate have completed negotiations on a free trade agreement Israel and the Emirate sign a free trade agreement on Tuesday

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have completed negotiations on a free trade agreement, the Israeli Finance Ministry and the UAE Foreign Ministry said on Friday, according to Reuters. The trade agreement covers 95% of marketable products, which will not be subject to customs duties directly or gradually, including food, agricultural and cosmetic products, as […]