Quotas and Tariffs
Western Liberalism vs Exceptionalism on China
In the United States and European countries, democracy is the most popular political basis. Individual freedoms such as freedom of expression, assembly, association and trade are presented as the characteristics of democracy. The idea of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) also stems from the same ideals. FTAs and the World Trade Organization or the Schengen Agreement …
RYERSON HOLDING CORP Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-Q)
This Quarterly Report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “objectives,” “goals,” “preliminary,” “range,” “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “estimates,” “will,” “should,” “plans,” or “anticipates” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, …
MERITOR, INC. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-Q)
OVERVIEW Meritor, Inc. (the “company,” “our,” “we” or “Meritor”), headquartered in Troy, Michigan, is a premier global supplier of a broad range of integrated products, systems, modules and components to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and the aftermarket for the commercial vehicle, transportation and industrial sectors. The company serves commercial truck, trailer, military, bus and coach, …
The Brexit Ambassador | Cyprus courier
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Horizon Global Meets NYSE Continuous Listing Standards
PLYMOUTH, Michigan, July 29, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and towing equipment, today announced that it received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange on July 25, 2022 ( NYSE) advising the Company of non-compliance with NYSE Continuous Listing Standards because the average market …
Family members should also save now
Companies and industry feel betrayed by the Federal Council’s emergency plan. Energy-intensive industries have been demanding for weeks that private homes must also cut spending in the event of power shortages. In fact, the Federal Council deals above all with the budget. In the first phase, the state government plans nothing more than calls for …
Why Nicaragua’s Russia Ties May Hurt Its Sugar Exports
The Wall Street Journal reports that in 2020, Nicaragua sent nearly two-thirds of its total exports to the United States, worth around $3.5 billion. With the United States as its main trading partner, the reduction in sugar quotas poses a serious threat to Nicaragua’s economy. The Associated Press adds that the sugar sector represents around …
Gains eclipsed by losses
While Donald Trump’s Section 232 tariffs were good for major US steelmakers, the story further downstream has been less than satisfactory with forecasts of fewer manufacturing jobs and some companies considering exiting the states States for countries where steel is cheaper. A ‘high steel price island’ is how members of the Coalition of American Metal …
EU ministers adopt temporary trade liberalization measures for Moldova – The Sofia Globe
Meeting on 18 July, EU ministers adopted a regulation temporarily liberalizing trade in seven Moldovan agricultural products which are not yet fully liberalised: tomatoes, garlic, table grapes, apples, cherries, plums and grape juice, according to a statement from the Council of the EU said. This means that Moldova can at least double its exports of …
A super strong dollar can harm the global economy. Look at Sri Lanka
Je US dollar has been on a major surge against major global currencies over the past year, recently reaching levels not seen in 20 years. It gained 15% against the British pound, 16% against the euro and 23% against the Japanese yen. The dollar is the world’s reserve currency, which means it is used in …
Flaws in UK-New Zealand trade deal revealed by separate EU deals
Posted Jul 15, 2022 In a BBC interview, Chris Southworth, director of the International Chamber of Commerce, sided with UK farmers who say the new UK-New Zealand trade deal is flawed and potentially damaging to UK food and agricultural interests. Southworth said he wondered whether, when negotiations between the UK and EU began, the UK’s …
A super strong dollar jeopardizes the global economy
The US dollar has been on a major surge against major global currencies over the past year, recently reaching levels not seen in 20 years. It gained 15% against the British pound, 16% against the euro and 23% against the Japanese yen. The dollar is the world’s reserve currency, which means it is used in …
G20 economies show restraint in using trade restrictions amid continued instability – India Education | Latest Education News | World Education News
According to the 27th WTO trade monitoring report on G20 trade measures published on July 7, G20 economies have continued to exercise restraint in the use of restrictive trade measures despite growing economic uncertainty compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has called on G20 countries, and WTO …
Australia-EU free trade deal back on the table – with some reservations
The AU-EU FTA would cover goods, services and business investment, but the EU has set new requirements that link trade liberalization to climate. The Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the European Union (AU-EU FTA(EU). In 2016, due to the fallout from Brexit, the Turnbull government announced that it had entered into negotiations with the …
Only New Zealand will benefit from ‘painful’ trade deal
Only New Zealand can benefit from the comprehensive trade agreement with the EU, on which a political agreement was announced last week, says Farm Europe’s group of experts from government and institutional organisations, companies , universities, media, businesses and commercial organizations. Farm Europe pointed out that New Zealand tariffs are zero or very low, therefore …
JBT Corporation acquires Alco-food-machines
CHICAGO, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT), a global provider of technology solutions for high-value segments of the food and beverage industry, today announced the acquisition of Alco-food-machines GmbH & Co. KG (Alco ), a leading supplier of supplemental food processing solutions and production lines. “Alco has been a family business for …
Checklist: how to understand the New Zealand-EU Free Trade Agreement
New Zealand and the European Union have negotiated a free trade agreement that will reduce tariffs and tariff costs, increase some quotas for New Zealand exports and force cheese makers to stop using the word ‘feta’. “. What is a Free Trade Agreement? A free trade agreement, often abbreviated as an FTA, is an agreement …
Live News: Transport and fuel subsidies bring German inflation down to 8.2%
U.S. consumer goods group General Mills raised its dividend as price hikes helped lift its quarterly sales and profits amid soaring inflation and continued supply chain disruptions. The Minneapolis-based company, whose portfolio includes Häagen-Dazs ice cream and Yoplait yogurt, said it would increase its quarterly dividend by 6% to $0.54 per share from $0.51 previously. …
Factory reset, but with the correct IR settings – by Michael Stutley
Australia has a rare opportunity to reset its manufacturing sector. But the IR parameters must be correct, says Michael Stutley. Since the peak of the 1960s, Australian manufacturing has been in decline. In the sheltered economy of this period, it generated over a quarter of GDP and employed about 25 percent of the labor force. …
Cornish Lithium secures additional $11m for UK project
TechMet’s decision to further invest in Cornish Lithium follows a comprehensive review of the miner’s Trelavour scoping study, which outlines the design and economics of the namesake project based on the production of battery-grade lithium hydroxide. . Cornish Lithium said the investment will allow it to accelerate the construction of a demonstration plant for lithium …
The EU will sanction trade partners who flout ecological and social values
European Union flags fly in front of the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, June 17, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman/ Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BRUSSELS, June 22 (Reuters) – The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to give the European Union the power to impose sanctions on future free trade agreement partners …
Juneteenth and the stock market, Bitcoin hovers at $20,000, gas falls below $5: LIVE UPDATES
Symbol Price To change %To change USO $83.30 -4.37 -4.98% CLC $148.24 -7.34 -4.72% XOM $86.19 -5.19 -5.68% Oil prices rose in volatile trade on Monday, reversing earlier losses as tighter supply outweighed worries about slowing global economic growth and fuel demand. Brent crude futures rose 42 cents, or 0.4%, to $113.54 a barrel at …
Trade with Russia – Journal
PAKISTAN’S dependence on imported fuels represents a serious vulnerability to its energy security. This reliance on fuel sources that are largely adjacent to the West raises concerns about the degree of influence this reliance grants foreign states over Pakistani politics, while also increasing Pakistan’s exposure to market volatility. market. In this context, recent discussions have …
Nations that are currently successful in their world politics
The top ten countries with the best government according to the Legatum Index Government Ranking are Switzerland, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Luxembourg, Canada, Norway, United Kingdom and Australia. The United States ranks 11th, which incidentally is the same ranking as the country for the list of most prosperous countries. Read also : Policy measures …
Ukraine and the EU will be able to quickly rebuild the country after the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was confident that Ukraine and the European Union would be able to quickly rebuild the country after this war. He Said this at a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv on Saturday June 11, according to a correspondent for Ukrinform. “We are …
Seafood prices in Japan continue to climb due to supply problems and weak yen
Several of Japan’s major fish paste makers raised prices from February and may have to do so again. Japan’s top fishcake maker, Tokyo-based Kibun Foods, raised prices for its fishcake products and some side dishes by 8% from Feb. 28. The company noted in its annual report that factors negatively affecting domestic earnings were higher …
The Defense Production Act as a policy tool to boost solar farms
Courtesy of Dominion Energy by James C. Sherlock We had several good discussions about the issues surrounding solar farms in Virginia. Jim Bacon wrote a great column about it in February 2021 titled “The political economy of solar farms.“It was good at the time and prescient from yesterday. He wrote another two days earlier. From …
Iron ore comes back to life – ShareCafe
Iron ore prices have returned to the forefront of investors’ minds with a solid rally as Shanghai reopens and the Chinese government moves to detail a series of stimulus measures. The price of 62% Fe fines delivered to North China rose more than 7% last week to end at around $142 a tonne, according to …
GOP governors: Remove international bureaucracy from infant formula
Workers unload a Fedex Express cargo plane carrying 100,000 pounds of infant formula at Washington Dulles International Airport in Chantilly, Virginia on May 25. (Jose Luis Magana | AP Photo) Gov. Mike DeWine and 18 other Republican governors sent President Joe Biden a letter calling on the administration to increase access to infant formula across …
DoF urges next government to build on reforms
THE Department of Finance (DoF) has urged the incoming administration to continue and reinforce the hard-won reforms of the outgoing administration in order to maintain economic development. “The country has drawn the arrows of fiscal and monetary policies to combat the deleterious economic effects of the pandemic and has reinforced the arc with structural reforms…Despite …
UK signs first US state-level trade deal with Indiana
Friday, May 27, 2022 12:01 AM The “Trade and Economic Development Memorandum of Understanding” with Indiana aims to reduce red tape for British companies wishing to trade or operate with the Midwestern state. The UK will sign its first US state-level trade deal today, with an agreement to be signed with Indiana. The “Trade and …
China has only itself to blame for its own growing isolation
That India has one department store per Quad is now quite evident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the importance of the quadrilateral grouping, while attending the first in-person summit meeting held in Washington. The meeting gained importance not only for articulating their common beliefs and values, but also for the action plan that India, the …
Proposed change to ‘Chinese bill’ would reward unprofitable investments
If someone can’t manage their own financial affairs, chances are they will mismanage other people’s finances as well. Since the federal government has amassed a huge $30 Trillion in debt – $6 trillion in the past two years alone – no one should believe that federal lawmakers know the first thing about sound investing. Example: …
Monopoly and protectionism: a formula for hungry babies
Review Editor Rating: Star Tribune Opinion publishes a mix of national and local news comments online and in print every day. To contribute, click here. ••• Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations in 1776 argued that market forces lead to competitive outcomes and lower prices – if governments can resist the temptation to collude with corporations …
Signing a free trade agreement with India is a preferable alternative for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry
Due to the labor shortage in Taiwan and the search for a manufacturing partner to relocate Taiwanese companies based in China, India and Taiwan seem to be ideal partners for each other. Accordingly, the signing of an FTA (Free Trade Agreement) is expected to be a valid step towards removing all avoidable barriers to trade …
Anchoring an FTA with India: a better option for the Taiwanese semiconductor industry
Taiwan’s labor shortage and the search for a manufacturing partner to relocate Taiwanese companies based in China and India, with its abundant talent pool and huge market size, seems like the ideal partner l for each other and hence it is expected that inking an FTA (Free Trade Agreement) would be a laudable step to …
Is anchoring an FTA with India the best option for Taiwan’s semiconductor industry? | India is blooming
Lacking workers and manufacturing partners, Taiwan’s semiconductor industry has encountered a new dilemma. Could India, as a manufacturing partner, be the best choice for Taiwanese companies? Arpita Dutta written for CommonWealth magazine Amid the labor shortage in Taiwan and the search for a manufacturing partner to relocate Taiwanese companies based in China, India could be …
US trade lobby slams Biden’s delay in sealing Kenya deal
Economy US trade lobby slams Biden’s delay in sealing Kenya deal Friday, May 13, 2022 US President Joe Biden. PICTURES | SHUTTER By BRIAN NGUGIMore from this author Summary Calling the Kenya deal a low-hanging fruit that should have been done by now, the lobby, which is the largest and most influential US business group, …
Global coalition calls for action as crisis deepens | Article
Better market access, transport subsidies and a global zero-VAT strategy for fruit and vegetables are among his proposals The global fresh produce industries have united to call for urgent action from regional public authorities and multilateral bodies such as the WTO, FAO, UNCTAD, OECD and others as the global chain crisis supply gets worse. The …
Speech by the President of Ukraine at the video conference of G7 leaders
On May 8, 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a speech during the G7 leaders’ video conference. I want to thank you for the invitation. Chancellor, thank you. I am grateful to all respected leaders for this opportunity and for it to happen today, exactly on this day. It is a powerful support for our …
Numbers don’t stack for net zero
George Lyon: Numbers don’t stack up for net zero Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s “G” mark. …
Thailand increases its import quota of raw materials for animal feed
Monday’s meeting agreed to allow more imports of maize and other crops into Thailand to produce enough feed for hen, chicken and pig farmers, according to the trade minister. NNT Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has approved a proposal to increase the import quota of maize and other crops to make animal feed for three months to …
Message from PM Jacinda Ardern to President Joe Biden ahead of US trip: Get on board for free trade
ANALYSIS: Amid the great power struggle in the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern reaffirmed what New Zealand believes the United States should be. Not a better security partner in a region that knows “assertion and aggression”, but a better economic partner. It’s a message Ardern has sent the Biden administration before. But, in a speech …
Sanctions against Russia: Week in Review – April 2022 – 4 | K2 Integrity
The week in review presents the impact and analysis for the public, private and not-for-profit sectors of our regular reports on the progress of the global sanctions campaign against Russia. This week, we reviewed recent developments since our latest update on April 22 as the United States (US), European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) …
War in Ukraine: New bombings killed and wounded in Kharkiv
Conditions on the ground, international reactions, sanctions: the goal of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Direct RTL info 10:05 am – Ukraine: “A nonsense of war in the 21st century” “War Nonsense in the 21st Century”Ukrainians at the UN accuse the secretary-general of abuse during a visit to Borodianka, one of Q’s suburbs, on Thursday …
UK boosts aid trade package to support Ukraine in Russian conflict
By Aditi Khanna London, April 26 (PTI) New ambulances, fire engines, funds for health experts and vital medical supplies are being donated to Ukraine as part of the UK’s ‘unwavering solidarity’ in the ongoing conflict with Russia, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday. According to Downing Street, there have been more than 130 …
War in Ukraine could plunge millions elsewhere into starvation – OpEd – Eurasia Review
By Kalinga Seneviratne While images of the devastation of war in Ukraine have saturated news reports around the world, a far graver human catastrophe is unfolding in many other parts of the world and could plunge more than a fifth of humanity back in poverty. “We have all seen the tragedy unfold in Ukraine: cities …
Conservative leadership candidates offer ideas that carry political baggage
OTTAWA — Two thorny ideas have been injected into the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race: ending supply management and supporting more private health care options. OTTAWA — Two thorny ideas have been injected into the Conservative Party of Canada’s leadership race: ending supply management and supporting more private health care options. The ideas were …
Trade restrictions limit food, energy and fertilizer production–WB
THE World Bank has called on countries to lower trade barriers to encourage the production of food, energy and fertilizers to prevent millions of people from joining the ranks of the poor and going hungry. In a briefing, World Bank Group President David Malpass expressed concern that countries have imposed quotas, high import tariffs, high …
Agri-Pulse Daybreak April 18: Texas lifts enhanced border inspections
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday announced an immediate halt to state-enhanced inspections of Mexican trucks that had been delaying U.S. fruit and vegetable imports and U.S. poultry exports to buyers for more than a week. mexicans. Abbott, after explaining that he had reached new security agreements with Mexican border states, told a press conference …
Country of Origin Tracing – CBP Enforcement Trends Involving Country of Origin Verification of Imports – International Law
United States: Country of Origin Tracing – CBP Enforcement Trends Involving Country of Origin Verification of Imports April 15, 2022 Braumiller Law Group, PLLC To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. Country of origin of imported goods is a fundamental …
Calavo Growers, Inc. Announces Business Reorganization
SANTA PAULA, Calif., April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW) (“Calavo” or the “Company”), a global avocado industry leader and value-added fresh food provider, today announced plans to reorganize its operations to execute Project Uno integration efforts and better serve customers. while improving efficiency and cost savings. The Company is now …
Cod and salmon prices jump in first quarter as doubts over Russian exports grow | News
Cod and salmon prices surged in the first quarter of the year due to the “general inflationary environment” and the impact of sanctions on Russia, according to Mintec. Factory-delivered Scottish salmon reached £7.90 per kg last month, an increase of almost £1.50 from December 2021, according to Mintec data. Norwegian wholesale frozen cod, meanwhile, hit …
US Congress agrees to revoke Russia’s trade status. And now? | International Trade News
As the US Congress votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban Russian oil imports, President Joe Biden’s push to tighten US pressure on the Russian economy may now intensify. Congress voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to revoke Moscow’s ‘most favored nation’ trade status and ban oil imports, stepping up the US response to …
Chevron joins the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization | News
SAN RAMON, Calif. and SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 6, 2022– Chevron (NYSE: CVX) has announced an agreement to join the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD). Chevron’s involvement is intended to help support GCMD’s efforts to develop potentially scalable low-carbon technologies – including those that enable the use of ammonia as a marine fuel – and the …
Interim trade pact will create confidence to open up more sectors (Australian envoy) | Latest India News
The interim free trade pact signed by India and Australia on April 2 is only a “first step agreement” that will create the confidence to open up more opportunities and the Indian side should get a ” premier access” to Australia’s vast reserves of rare resources. earth’s minerals, Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell said on …
India and Australia sign FTA, trade expected to ‘double in 5 years, create 1 million jobs’
Sealing a pact that their leaders hailed as a “watershed moment” and “one of the biggest economic doors opening in the world”, India and Australia on Saturday signed an economic and trade cooperation agreement (IndAus ECTA) which is expected to provide zero-duty access to 96% of India’s exports to Australia, including shipments from key sectors …
The superyachts and mansions of the oligarchs must help fund a new Ukraine
One point, however, is certain. It will be a heck of a lot of money. Indeed, it should be turned into reparations (and even better, a lot of it is Putin’s money). A joint investment committee established by the EU, US, UK and Japan should maximize the value of these assets and use them to …
US and UK reach trade deal to end tariffs on UK steel and US whiskey
WASHINGTON — The United States and the United Kingdom reached a trade deal on Tuesday that will remove U.S. tariffs on British steel and aluminum, while the United Kingdom will lift taxes on whiskey, motorcycles and American tobacco. Biden administration officials have said the UK deal will allow the UK to ship “historic sustainable volumes” …
Forge company adds weight to call for government support
A specialist in high-integrity forgings adds his voice to the industry’s call for increased support to offset escalating energy costs. Sheffield-based Forged Solutions Group, which works with customers in aerospace, power generation, underground mining and all-terrain vehicles, is calling on the government to address the surge in gas and electricity prices by exploring potential subsidies …
There is no winner in this trade war – OpEd – Eurasia Review
By Joseph Solis Mullen* While the United States had already backtracked on trade liberalization a decade earlier, the election of Donald Trump prompted a programmatic protectionist approach. As president, Joe Biden largely followed Trump’s lead, with polls showing broad support among respondents from both parties for Buy American initiatives and other protectionist measures. Even though …
Champion of an open and competitive economy
After decades of protectionism, Australia has begun to embrace the open and competitive model, first through the Whitlam Government’s across-the-board 25% tariff reduction, but globally through the Hawke-Keating Governments’ tariff reductions and the elimination of import quotas. The Howard government finalized the process by reducing tariffs to a maximum of 5% and in many cases …
UK imposes sanctions on Russian lawmakers who backed breakaway regions of Ukraine
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Liz Truss walks outside Downing Street in London, Britain March 8, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, March 11 (Reuters) – Britain on Friday imposed sanctions on 386 members of Russia’s lower house of parliament and said it would seek to ban the export of …
2022 trade concerns for manufacturers
Over the past few years, manufacturers have faced a myriad of business challenges. While many of these challenges remain in 2022, two important trade issues deserve increased attention this year: tariffs and forced labor. Several recent and upcoming trade actions mean that importers must pay additional customs duties for imported components, raw materials and equipment. …
New Zealand signs groundbreaking free trade deal with UK
The New Zealand government has signed a comprehensive and high quality Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom (UK) which will eliminate many existing tariffs. On day one, 99.5% of current New Zealand trade will enter duty-free, thanks to a combination of tariff elimination and duty-free quotas. Quotas will increase over time and then …
QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS CORP Management’s Report of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Form 10-Q)
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes as of January 31, 2022, and for the three months ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, included elsewhere herein. For additional information pertaining to our business, including risk factors which should be considered before …
ConocoPhillips completes the sale of its assets in Indonesia
HOUSTON, March 03, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) today announced that it has completed the sale of the subsidiary that indirectly owns its 54% stake in the Indonesia Corridor Block’s Production Sharing Contract (PSC) and a 35% stake in Transasia Pipeline Company to MedcoEnergi for $1.355 billion, with an effective date of January 1, 2021. After …
UPSC CSE Key – March 1, 2022: What You Need to Read Today
cover page GDP growth rate revised down to 8.9%, construction sector contracts Program: Preliminary examination: Economic and social development Sector Review: General Studies III: Indian economy and questions relating to planning, mobilization, resources, growth, development and employment. Key points to ponder: • What are forward estimates of GDP? • First Advance Estimates (FAE) and Second …
How Biden gave China the solar industry
President Biden spoke out against an International Trade Commission report to keep Trump’s tariffs … [+] solar imports. Now more imports will be allowed duty-free, which has already prompted at least one business to close in Alabama. KMR pictures Trump gives, Biden (and Xi) takes. On February 22, LG Electronics USA, based in Huntsville, Alabama, …
RYERSON HOLDING CORP MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. (Form 10-K)
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Ryerson Holding Corporation and Subsidiaries and the Notes thereto in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See the section entitled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Our actual …
Trade pact with UAE could benefit $26 billion worth of Indian goods: official
The India-UAE Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement is expected to benefit around $26 billion worth of domestic products like gemstones and jewelry which are currently subject to 5% import duty by the Gulf nation, an official said. Labor-intensive industries such as textiles, leather, footwear, sporting goods, plastics, furniture, agricultural and wood products, engineering, …
USTR Report: China’s WTO Non-Compliance Harms US Agriculture | 2022-02-16
China continues to be a ‘difficult and unpredictable market for US agricultural exporters’ as it flouts international trading standards set by the World Trade Organization, according to a new report to Congress from the office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The United States challenged China over its quota administration and domestic support for farmers in …
Cambodia’s exports to Canada under free tariffs and quotas reach $954.82 million
Pan Sorasak, Minister of Commerce, met with Dr. Sarah Taylor, Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Cambodia to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and promote certain priority areas. Bilateral trade between the two countries has increased significantly, with Cambodia exporting to Canada under the duty-free and quota-free program worth up to $954.82 million …
Canada urges Britain to lift ban on hormone-treated beef
The ban on hormone-treated beef was declared legally unenforceable by the World Trade Organization in 1997. However, a compromise deal was reached in which the EU gave Canada a large non-tariff quote for hormone-free beef and maintained its ban. Experts say Canada could use the UK’s ban as a bargaining tactic to secure gains elsewhere, …
Scrap iron excluded from Turkey-Ukraine free trade deal
The Ukrainian government on February 2 approved the draft free trade agreement between Ukraine and Turkey, but scrap metal was not included in the list of products exempt from export duties or subject to duties lower. The Ukraine-Turkey free trade agreement is expected to be signed today or February 4 at a meeting between the …
Commercial Metals Company Announces $150 Million Tax-Exempt Bond Financing Project
IRVING, TX, February 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) (“CMC“) today announced a proposed tax-exempt bond financing in the amount of $150.0 million. As part of the proposed funding, the Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (the “MCIDA“) authorized the issue and sale of Exempt Facilities Revenue Bonds (Commercial Metals Company Project), Series …
Ukraine will receive 600 million from the EU without additional conditions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed priority areas of cooperation and the security situation around Ukraine with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis. “The President thanked the financial support of the European Union to Ukraine, in particular for the new macro-financial assistance program amounting to 1.2 billion euros. Zelensky noted that the decision to …
Commercial Metals Company Announces Closing of $600 Million Senior Bond Offering |
IRVING, TX, January 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) (“CMC“) announced today that it has closed its previously announced offering of $300 million an aggregate principal amount of 4.125% senior bonds due 2030 and $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.375% senior notes due 2032 pursuant to a public offering underwritten pursuant …
7-8 FTAs in the works, to be announced soon: DPIIT Secy Anurag Jain
India is in the process of negotiating up to eight free trade agreements which are expected to be announced soon. Anurag Jain, Secretary of the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), during the release of the vision document “US$300 billion in sustainable electronics manufacturing and exports by 2026″, said: “We are negotiating …
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