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world26 days ago•5 min saved

EU seeks closer Canada ties on minerals, trade and Arctic security

EU officials are building a broad package to pull Canada closer into Europe’s economic and security orbit, spanning critical minerals, Erasmus+ education, digital trade, skilled workers, and Arctic security, in a bid to deepen ties ahead of an October summit. Ottawa seeks options short of full EU membership, including closer market access, easier mobility of workers, and joint defense and Arctic initiatives, while aiming to push ratification of CETA and leverage EU programs like SAFE for defense and green investments.

via politico.eu|

#arctic #ceta #critical-minerals

world4 months ago•4 min saved

US Finds Brazil’s Trade Practices Burden U.S. Commerce, Proposes Action

The USTR has determined under Section 301 that certain Brazilian acts and policies—covering digital trade and electronic payments, unfair tariffs, anti-corruption enforcement, IP protection, ethanol market access, and illegal deforestation—are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden U.S. commerce, making them actionable. The agency is proposing responsive actions and inviting public comment, with a hearing set for July 6, 2026; written comments due by July 1, 2026, and requests to appear by June 22, 2026. A July 15, 2026 deadline applies for taking responsive action as USTR continues engagement with Brazil to resolve concerns.

via ustr.gov|

#brazil #deforestation #digital-trade

world8 months ago•4 min saved

US-India Forge Interim Trade Framework Aimed at Broader Bilateral Deal

The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Agreement to advance a broader Bilateral Trade Agreement, including India’s elimination or reduction of tariffs on U.S. industrial goods and many agricultural products, a reciprocal 18% tariff on certain Indian-origin goods in the U.S., and potential tariff removals on aircraft and other items; the deal covers rules of origin, non-tariff barriers, and supply‑chain security, with India committing to roughly $500 billion in U.S. purchases over five years and a pathway to finalize the BTA, while negotiations may yield targeted outcomes on generic pharmaceuticals contingent on a Section 232 review.

via The White House (.gov)|

#digital-trade #non-tariff-barriers #tariffs

international-trade2 years ago•7 min saved

"WTO Grapples with Crisis and Reform Amid UAE Meeting"

The World Trade Organization (WTO) faces a critical moment as its 164 member countries gather in Abu Dhabi to negotiate the future of world trade, including issues such as fishing subsidies, digital trade, dispute settlement, food security, and Covid-19 treatment patent waivers. The organization is grappling with challenges such as conflicting member goals, economic fragmentation, and retreating American leadership on global trade, raising concerns about its ability to create new global trade rules. Despite the contentious backdrop, WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala remains optimistic about the organization's relevance and points to ongoing negotiations and the accession of new members as signs of its continued importance.

via POLITICO|

#digital-trade #global-trade #international-trade