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UK Strikes Digital Trade Deal With Ukraine

November 30, 2022

International Trade Council announces the UK-Ukraine digital trade agreement, in a move to boost Ukraine’s economy amid challenges from the war and infrastructure damages. The deal was struck at a London meeting between the UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Ukraine’s Minister for Trade and Economy Yulia Svyrydenko. The agreement aims to facilitate cross-border flows […]

International Trade Council Urges Dialogue to Resolve Mexico-US Dispute over GM Corn

November 30, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) acknowledges the ongoing commercial dispute between Mexico and the United States concerning Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified (GM) yellow corn. The ITC urges both parties to engage in constructive dialogue to find a mutually beneficial resolution to the issue. Mexico’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, has affirmed Mexico’s […]

Australia Ratifies Free Trade Agreements with India and Britain

November 22, 2022

The International Trade Council is delighted to announce that the Australian Parliament has passed bilateral free trade agreements with India and Britain. This important step will enable both Australia and its partner nations to diversify their trade relations, as Australia seeks alternatives to the Chinese market and Britain continues to establish new bilateral trade partnerships […]

Continued Support for Ukraine’s Grain Export: Extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative

November 17, 2022

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce that the agreement enabling safe and secure export of grain, foodstuff, and fertilisers from Ukraine has been extended for an additional four months. The Black Sea Grain Initiative, a cooperative venture involving Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and the United Nations, has proven crucial in curbing the global […]

ITC Acknowledges Australian Prime Minister’s Efforts to Address Trade “Blockages” with China

November 15, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) commends the Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, for raising concerns about trade “blockages” with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their recent face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. The bilateral meeting between the leaders of Australia and China marks an important step […]

US Senate Passes Comprehensive Climate, Tax, and Healthcare Legislation

August 8, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) recognizes the recent approval of a $700bn (£577bn) economic package by the US Senate, encompassing major legislation on healthcare, tax, and climate change. This comprehensive bill seeks to decrease the cost of certain medications, elevate corporate taxes, and reduce carbon emissions. The passage of the bill, a cornerstone of President […]

International Trade Council Addresses China’s Trade Restrictions Against Taiwan

August 3, 2022

The International Trade Council is concerned about the recent trade restrictions imposed by China on Taiwan. In response to Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, Chinese commerce and customs authorities announced on Wednesday that they would halt exports of sand, imports of Taiwanese citrus fruit, and some types of fish. The Council recognizes China’s status […]

ITC Applauds Biden’s $2.3bn Climate Change Initiative

July 21, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) commends US President Joe Biden’s commitment to address the climate crisis, as exemplified by the announcement of a $2.3bn (£1.9bn) investment plan to enhance infrastructure resilience against extreme weather and natural disasters. As an organization deeply invested in fostering international trade that aligns with sustainability, the ITC supports initiatives […]

International Trade Council Announces Go Global Awards Venue for 2022

July 8, 2022

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce that the Go Global Awards will be held in Tallinn, Estonia in October 2022 in partnership with Enterprise Estonia. The Go Global Awards celebrate companies that drive the global economy forward through their innovative technologies and strategies. Enterprise Estonia, which won last year’s gold award for Best […]

International Trade Council Applauds EU-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement

July 1, 2022

The International Trade Council is pleased to announce that the Go Global Awards will be held in Tallinn, Estonia in October 2022 in partnership with Enterprise Estonia. The Go Global Awards celebrate companies that drive the global economy forward through their innovative technologies and strategies. Enterprise Estonia, which won last year’s gold award for Best […]

International Trade Council Announces Canada’s Ban on Single-use Plastics as a ‘historic Step’ Towards Reducing Plastic Pollution

June 20, 2022

The International Trade Council (ITC) welcomes the decision of the Canadian government to ban the manufacturing and import of “harmful” single-use plastics. The new regulations, announced on 20 June 2022, will be effective from December 2023 and will prohibit the sale and import of checkout bags, utensils, food-service products with plastic that is difficult to […]

International Trade Council Highlights Key Issues at WTO’s High-Level Meeting

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. […]

Taiwan and US Purportedly Working on Trade Deal

May 31, 2022

International Trade Council (ITC) announced that the United States and Taiwan are working on a deal to boost economic cooperation, particularly in the areas of trade, agriculture, and supply chains. The move comes after Taiwan was excluded from the US President Joe Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the proposed […]

International Trade Council explores India-Russia Rupee-Rouble payment scheme

May 31, 2022

Mumbai, India – India is actively exploring the use of dedicated payment mechanisms for trade with Russia, including a potential Rupee-Rouble payment scheme, to enable existing trade obligations in the wake of sanctions imposed on the Kremlin. This move could also open up opportunities for Indian exporters to ramp up sales to Russia, according to […]

International Trade Council Celebrates Israel-UAE Free Trade Agreement

May 31, 2022

The International Trade Council commends Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on signing a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Tuesday – the first of its kind between Israel and an Arab country. This milestone comes after the UAE agreed to normalize relations with Israel in 2020 as part of the U.S.-brokered Abraham Accords, […]

International Trade Council Commends UK’s First Trade Agreement with Indiana

May 27, 2022

London, UK – The International Trade Council has lauded the UK’s first trade agreement with an individual US state, Indiana, as a significant move towards post-Brexit progress. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) seeks to enhance the £1.1bn ($1.4bn) worth of goods that Indiana already purchases from the UK. The agreement was signed by UK Trade […]

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