Archive for the ‘Trade Agreements’ Category

India, Iran, News, Trade Agreements

May 23, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) notes the recent developments between Iran and Indonesia to bolster their bilateral trade relations. The past Iranian calendar year witnessed a trade volume nearing one billion dollars between the two nations. Iran’s export to Indonesia accounted for $847 million, while Indonesia exported $119 million worth of goods to Iran. The […]

China, News, Trade Agreements

May 22, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) welcomes the landmark free trade agreement (FTA) between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Ecuador, a move set to significantly enhance bilateral relations, boost trade exchanges, and create mutual benefits. This strategic agreement, signed on May 10 by China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Ecuador’s Minister for […]

Japan, News, Trade Agreements

May 21, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) notes with concern the prolonged delay in the formal protection from imitation for various British food types in Japan. This includes notable products such as Cornish pasties, Welsh lamb, and Melton Mowbray pork pies, among others.   In September 2020, former trade secretary Liz Truss heralded a post-Brexit trade agreement […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) is optimistic about the commencement of talks on an enhanced free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and Switzerland, slated to begin on Monday. The British Trade Secretary, Kemi Badenoch, is set to meet Swiss Economy Minister, Guy Parmelin, in Bern, with an ambition to bolster exports in financial and […]

China, News, Trade Agreements

May 12, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and Ecuador, marking a significant strengthening of economic relations between the Andean nation and the world’s second-largest economy. This development comes despite concerns raised by the United States, which has been active in countering the expansion of China’s influence […]

News, Trade Agreements

May 12, 2023

The International Trade Council (ITC) is pleased to announce the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and Ecuador. This landmark agreement, facilitated by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, is set to enhance bilateral trade and strengthen business ties between the two nations.   As per the agreement, Ecuador joins the ranks as […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) is pleased to announce the signing of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between China and Ecuador. This landmark agreement, facilitated by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, is set to enhance bilateral trade and strengthen business ties between the two nations.   As per the agreement, Ecuador joins the ranks as […]

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s recent call for ASEAN member states to demonstrate their commitment to the principle of free trade. This call was made during the plenary session of the 42nd ASEAN Summit held in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia.   The Philippine government has shown its commitment to this […]

Canada, Europe, News, Trade Agreements

December 1, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) applauds the decision of the German parliament to approve the free-trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Canada, taking an important step towards the full implementation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).   The CETA, signed in 2016, has been provisionally applied since 2017, with most of […]