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EU Directive on Single-Use Plastics (July 2021) – Enhancing Packaging Supply Chains

Supply Chain

July 1, 2021

EU Directive on Single-Use Plastics (July 2021) – Enhancing Packaging Supply Chains

The enforcement of the EU Directive on single-use plastics from July 3, 2021 marked a turning point in the regulation of packaging materials and their environmental footprint across the bloc. For retailers, the Directive introduced both compliance challenges and opportunities to enhance packaging supply-chain transparency through systematic tracking and disclosure. Retailers were called upon to […]

U.S. Farm Bill 2020 (Passage Dec 2020) – Supply Chain Traceability for Dairy and Soy (2021)

Supply Chain

July 1, 2021

U.S. Farm Bill 2020 (Passage Dec 2020) – Supply Chain Traceability for Dairy and Soy (2021)

The passage of the 2020 U.S. Farm Bill in December 2020 introduced significant measures to enhance supply chain traceability for critical agricultural commodities, particularly dairy and soybean products. Among the reforms was a strengthened mandate for transparency in crop insurance data, which aimed to provide greater visibility into indemnity payments, yield trends, and farm-level production […]

2021 Go Global Awards Judging Panel Announced

International Trade, News

June 17, 2021

2021 Go Global Awards Judging Panel Announced   For Immediate Distribution Washington, DC (USA). The International Trade Council (www.tradecouncil.org) is pleased to announce the 2021 panel of judges for the upcoming Go Global Awards. The annual awards program, officially taking place from late July onwards, will see fourteen new judges this year, reviewing applications from […]

India’s Draft National Logistics Policy (Dec 2020) – Strengthening Supply Chain Transparency (2021)

Supply Chain

June 15, 2021

India’s Draft National Logistics Policy (Dec 2020) – Strengthening Supply Chain Transparency (2021)

The release of India’s Draft National Logistics Policy in December 2020 signaled a significant shift in the country’s approach to modernizing its supply chains, with a strong emphasis on digital integration and transparency. A core feature of the policy was the advancement of open freight data initiatives, aimed at streamlining containerized cargo movements and enhancing […]

International Trade Council welcomes UK’s trade deal with Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein

News, Trade Agreements, United Kingdom

June 4, 2021

The International Trade Council (ITC) welcomes the recent post-Brexit trade agreement between the UK, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, which will greatly benefit trade between the four non-EU nations, already valued at £21.6bn. The UK’s international trade secretary, Liz Truss, said the deal would be “a major boost for our trade…while supporting jobs and prosperity in […]

International Trade Council commends the ‘candid and pragmatic’ meeting between US and China trade officials

International Trade, News, United States

May 27, 2021

The International Trade Council (ITC) welcomes the recent virtual meeting between the top trade negotiators of the United States and China. Katherine Tai, the US Trade Representative, and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He had “candid, pragmatic, and constructive exchanges with an attitude of equality and mutual respect” according to a statement released by the Chinese […]

EU Renovation Wave Strategy (Oct 2020) – Building Material Supply Chain Transparency (2021)

Supply Chain

May 15, 2021

EU Renovation Wave Strategy (Oct 2020) – Building Material Supply Chain Transparency (2021)

The European Union’s Renovation Wave Strategy, announced in October 2020, set out a highly ambitious vision for transforming the region’s building stock. At its core lies the intention not just to improve the energy performance of homes, offices, and public buildings, but to do so in a manner that aligns with the broader objectives of […]

International Trade Council concerned over China’s suspension of economic dialogue with Australia

Australia, China, News, Trade Relations

May 6, 2021

The International Trade Council has expressed concern over China’s decision to “indefinitely” suspend key economic dialogue with Australia, calling it the latest in a growing diplomatic rift between both countries. This move has escalated tensions between Australia and China, which have been on the decline since Australia called for a probe into the origins of […]

U.K. Future Generations Bill Proposal (Nov 2020) – Sustainability Requirements in Government Procurement (2021)

Supply Chain

May 1, 2021

U.K. Future Generations Bill Proposal (Nov 2020) – Sustainability Requirements in Government Procurement (2021)

The U.K. Future Generations Bill, introduced in draft form in November 2020, aims to weave long-term sustainability into the fabric of public policy. Although the bill was still making its way through Parliament during 2021, its draft guidance was already shaping how public procurement frameworks were evolving and how businesses, especially SMEs, were positioning themselves […]

U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2021) – Rare Earth Mineral Security (2021)

Supply Chain

April 15, 2021

U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 2021) – Rare Earth Mineral Security (2021)

The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act marked another step in the ongoing attempt to untangle U.S. defense supply chains from strategic dependencies that could compromise national security. Nowhere is this more visible than in the field of rare earth elements (REEs). These critical minerals underpin everything from missile guidance systems to communications gear. And yet, […]

EU Taxonomy Regulation Delegated Acts (Apr 2021) – Supply Chain Alignment (2021)

Supply Chain

April 1, 2021

EU Taxonomy Regulation Delegated Acts (Apr 2021) – Supply Chain Alignment (2021)

The adoption of the EU Taxonomy Regulation’s delegated acts in April 2021 represented a turning point in how financial institutions are expected to engage with sustainability within their portfolios. While the taxonomy itself had been in force since mid-2020, these delegated acts added the critical operational detail necessary for firms to begin aligning their lending […]

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