Ms. Gao: Do you think this new round of Renminbi depreciation was a move of the Chinese communist regime? What impact has it had upon the ongoing U.S.-China trade war? And Trump and the European Commission president announced they would work towards zero tariffs. How will the Chinese regime deal with that? Mr. Xia: […]
SYDNEY—The Australian government expects to seal free trade agreements with Indonesia and Hong Kong by year’s end, its trade minister said on Aug. 17. Concluding the two agreements would wrap years of talks, which in the case of Indonesia have dragged on since 2010, stalling along the way as diplomatic tensions between the two sides […]
Australia and the European Union have agreed to a number of measures to bolster relations and expressed their wish to enter into a free trade agreement as soon as possible in a meeting on Aug. 8. Federica Mogherini, the EU Commission vice president, visited Sydney and met with Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop as part […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he has told the leaders of Mexico and Canada that he will not pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement at this time, but could still withdraw if he concludes a renegotiated pact is not “a fair deal for all.” Trump tweeted early Thursday that he […]
The European Commission confirmed that Brexit negotiations will officially start after the British general election on June 8. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker spoke with U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May over the phone the night before the press briefing on April 19. European Commission chief spokesman Margaritis Schinas addressed the press at the briefing, he […]
Top diplomats from China and the EU agreed on free trade and open engagement. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini met with Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi in Beijing for the Seventh EU-China Strategic Dialogue on April 19. This was the first high-level EU-China dialogue since Trump took office, both sides are cautious about Trump’s […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised “pleasant surprises” from planned renegotiations of the decades-old North American Free Trade Agreement. Trump spoke at a White House meeting Tuesday with business leaders who are part of his strategic and policy forum. Trump said the agreement has “been a disaster since the day it was devised.” In […]
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang’s trip to Australia came to an end on March 26. Li’s five-day visit focused on bilateral ties and trade with Australia. He is the first sitting Chinese premier to visit Australia in 11 years. Li emphasized China’s commitment to free trade and globalization in talks with Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. […]
Prime Minister Theresa May said on March 29 that her government will be discussing the implications of Brexit on citizenship rights for EU nationals residing in the U.K. May said she will be expecting for similar reassurances for U.K. citizens living in the EU. A bill outlining May’s proposals for EU citizens residing in the […]
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged deeper trade ties with New Zealand at a news conference on Monday, March 27, during his New Zealand visit. Li and and New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English witnessed a signing ceremony between government ministers before the joint news conference. China is the largest trading partner to both Australia and […]
