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International Trade Council Urges Full Embargo on Russian Energy to Support Ukraine

May 10, 2022

Daisy

Economic Sanctions, News, Russia, Ukrain

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The International Trade Council is urging for a full embargo on Russian energy imports, in order to support Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukraine’s Finance Minister, Sergeii Marchenko, stated that the embargo would make it harder for Russia to finance their military needs, whilst also levelling the playing field between the two countries. […]

International Trade Council comments on Pakistan’s strategy to boost foreign exchange reserves

April 29, 2022

Daisy

Economic Development, News, Pakistan

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Karachi, Pakistan – The International Trade Council has announced that Pakistan has a plan in place to boost its shrinking foreign exchange reserves, despite being heavily reliant on imports of essential fuel, cooking oil and pulses. The country’s finance minister, Miftah Ismail, has confirmed that the government has a “strategy” in place to increase its […]

International Trade Council Supports Ukraine Amidst Largest Commodity Shock Since 1970s

April 26, 2022

Daisy

International Trade, News, Ukrain

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April 26, 2022 – The International Trade Council (ITC) is concerned about the impact of the Ukraine-Russia war on global commodity prices, with the World Bank forecasting the “largest commodity shock” since the 1970s. The ITC acknowledges the warning from the World Bank and is supportive of Ukraine as it faces this challenging situation.   […]

Pakistan Seeks Extension of IMF Programme and Increased Funding

April 26, 2022

Daisy

Financial Regulation, News, Pakistan

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Islamabad, Pakistan – The Pakistani Finance Minister, Miftah Ismail, has announced that Pakistan is seeking an increase in the size and duration of its $6bn International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Following discussions with the IMF in Washington, Ismail requested that the fund extend the programme for another year and enhance the funding available to Pakistan […]

China Cuts Tariffs for New Zealand Wood and Paper: International Trade Council Acknowledges Positive Development

April 7, 2022

Daisy

China, New Zealand, News, Trade Policy

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The International Trade Council acknowledges the recent announcement by China’s Ministry of Finance to cut tariffs on wood and paper from New Zealand. The decision is expected to boost trade and investment between the two countries and foster economic growth. China will eliminate tariffs on 12 wood and paper products imported from New Zealand from […]

US Congress Votes to Suspend Russia Trade Status: International Trade Council Provides Insight

April 7, 2022

Daisy

News, Russia, Trade Policy, United States

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Washington, D.C. – The International Trade Council provides insight into the recent vote by the United States Congress to suspend Russia’s ‘most favoured nation’ trade status and ban imports of Russian oil. The Council urges all parties to engage in constructive dialogue to ensure that international trade and economic stability are maintained. With the US […]

Australia and India Forge Closer Trade Ties with Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

April 2, 2022

Daisy

Australia, Bilateral Trade Relation, India, News

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The International Trade Council welcomes the recent signing of the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, which signals an intention by the two nations to forge closer trade ties.   The virtual ceremony took place on April 2, with Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, witnessing the event.   According […]

International Trade Council Announces Israel-UAE Free Trade Agreement

April 1, 2022

Daisy

Economic Development, News, United Arab Emirates

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The International Trade Council is pleased to announce the conclusion of negotiations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates for a free trade agreement. The deal, which was reached after four rounds of negotiations, including a meeting in Egypt last month between Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the UAE’s de facto leader, Abu Dhabi […]

International Trade Council expresses solidarity with Ukraine in ongoing conflict

March 3, 2022

Daisy

International Relations, News, Ukrain

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The International Trade Council stands in solidarity with Ukraine in the face of ongoing attacks from Russia, as Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland announces the country is stripping Russia and Belarus of their status as “most favoured nation” trading partners.   “We strongly condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and support Canada’s move to impose […]

International Trade Council Comments on the Philippines and New Zealand Rejecting Myanmar’s Inclusion in RCEP

February 15, 2022

Daisy

International Relations, New Zealand, News, Philippines

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The International Trade Council acknowledges the decisions made by the Philippines and New Zealand to reject the inclusion of Myanmar in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world’s largest free trade agreement. This move broadens international opposition to the military takeover in Myanmar, which has led to violence, democratic setbacks, and trade and diplomatic […]

International Trade Council Comments on China-Lithuania Trade Issues

February 11, 2022

Daisy

China, International Relations, News

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The International Trade Council expresses concern over China’s suspension of beef imports from Lithuania amid the growing trade spat with the Baltic nation and its Western allies over Taiwan. The suspension took effect on Wednesday, and the General Administration of Customs did not give a reason for the suspension. However, the agency typically halts imports […]

India and the United Kingdom Launch Talks on Free Trade Deal

January 14, 2022

Daisy

Bilateral Trade Relation, India, News, United Kingdom

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The International Trade Council is pleased to announce the launch of negotiations between India and the United Kingdom on a free trade deal. This ambitious agreement is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, marking one of the most notable negotiations for the UK following Brexit. British International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan met with India’s Minister […]

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