31/07/2017
Why Canada needs to seize the moment and start negotiating a free trade agreement with Japan
Despite the TPP’s demise, Japan is too rich a market to ignore. Canadian leaders should make a free trade agreement with Japan a priority.
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26/07/2017
Will we see a revival of TTIP negotiations? Trade leaders say, ‘yes.’
Trade leaders in the United States and Europe are discussing resuming TTIP talks, and touting the benefits of a trade deal between the United States and the EU.
19/06/2017
FACEOFF: How does a new U.S. Trade Representative shift the country’s approach to trade?
To get a sense of the types of changes to expect we can look at the contrasting the viewpoints held by incoming U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer with those of his predecessor, Michael Froman.
09/03/2017
What is the RCEP and how could it affect global trade?
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, is a proposed trade deal that would involve 16 countries, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.
07/03/2017
Does the Donald Trump era mark the end of multilateral trade?
While President Trump is not a big supporter of multilateral trade deals, the rest of the world might still continue negotiating new ones without the U.S.
07/02/2017
Today’s shifting global business environment – a view from Atlantic Canada
In today’s global business environment there are new government policies to grapple with; and as if that’s not enough to navigate, there are the near constant changes in government that also affect trade agreements.
05/01/2017
3 New Year’s resolutions for Canada on Asian trade
In 2017, the Canadian government should resolve to increase its Asian trade relations; to do so, here are a few suggestions.
03/01/2017
10 global trade trends we’ll be watching in 2017
What global trade trends should you look out for in 2017? Let’s take a look and see what could be dominating the headlines you read over the next twelve months.
11/11/2016
5 ways importing and exporting will be more challenging in Trump’s America
Here are five ways Trump is expected to make change the landscape for global importers and exporters:
03/11/2016
It’s time for a new global manufacturing pact
The Auto Pact was great for North American manufacturers, but they’ve been hurt by recent FTAs. Can we create a new agreement to help global manufacturing?