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Archive for the ‘International Trade’ Category

International Trade, News

June 8, 2023

The International Trade Council is delighted to declare the addition of several partners to the 2023 Go Global Awards set to take place in Providence, Rhode Island, from November 6-8, 2023. Building on the success of last year’s event in Estonia, held in association with Enterprise Estonia, we are eagerly preparing for this year’s grand […]

The International Trade Council is delighted to announce that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is embarking on a significant visit to the United States where he is anticipated to discuss various trade-related subjects with President Joe Biden, among them, the President’s landmark green industry investment package. On his journey to Washington DC, Mr. Sunak expressed reservations […]

International Trade, News

June 3, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) proudly announces a significant expansion to its influential network with the addition of 51 new corporate members during the week ending on June 2, 2023. Our new affiliates represent a broad spectrum of industries and come from 21 diverse countries including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Chile, China, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, […]

China, International Trade, News

May 23, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) is carefully monitoring the visit of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to China this week, where he is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and participate in a series of infrastructure and trade agreements. This meeting comes amid increasing global concerns over Russia’s ongoing aggression in Ukraine. Mishustin’s […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges US President Joe Biden’s recent decision to veto a resolution by Congress seeking to re-establish tariffs on solar panel imports from Southeast Asia. This decision puts to rest an ongoing dispute about whether to penalize China for possible trade violations that circumvent US rules restricting imports of inexpensive Asian-made […]

International Trade, News

May 7, 2023

Singapore, 8th May 2023 – The International Trade Council (ITC) is delighted to announce the addition of 135 new members who have joined the esteemed organization within the last seven days. These forward-thinking businesses have taken a significant step towards fostering international trade, expanding their global footprint, and leveraging the numerous benefits offered by the ITC. As members […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) has today highlighted concerns over potential economic implications for Sub-Saharan Africa amid escalating geopolitical tensions. In a scenario of global bifurcation into two isolated trading blocs centered around the United States/European Union and China, Sub-Saharan Africa could experience a permanent decline of up to 4% of real GDP after a […]

The International Trade Council wishes to inform its members and relevant stakeholders that Hungary has implemented a temporary ban on imports of honey, certain meat products, and grains from Ukraine, effective immediately until June 30, 2023. This decision follows the European Commission’s announcement of emergency preventive measures for wheat, maize, sunflower seeds, and rapeseed imports […]

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce that the United Kingdom has successfully joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). After 21 months of negotiations, the UK has become the first non-founding member of the 11-nation trade bloc, which includes Japan, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Vietnam, and Malaysia. This significant achievement expands […]

Despite escalating diplomatic tensions, trade between the United States and China reached a record high in 2022, with imports and exports totaling $690.6 billion, according to official figures. This development showcases the continued interdependence between the world’s two largest economies, even in the context of an ongoing trade war since 2018. The new data reveals […]

International Trade, News

January 20, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) takes note of the recent statements by Business Secretary Grant Shapps expressing concern that President Joe Biden’s green subsidies could potentially lead to a rise in protectionism, which could prove “dangerous” for world trade. The President’s $430bn (£350bn) scheme, inclusive of tax credits for green technologies, is aimed at attracting […]

International Trade, News

June 12, 2022

The International Trade Council acknowledges the importance of the ongoing high-level meeting held by the World Trade Organization (WTO) – the first in 4-1/2 years – which brings together over 120 ministers from the organization’s 164 member countries. The meeting is set to address significant issues such as pandemic preparedness, food insecurity, and overfishing.   […]