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Trump’s tariffs are nothing new – NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself

Headlines following Donald Trump’s election victory focused largely on the influence of personalities, such as Elon Musk or Robert Kennedy junior, and single issues, such as how US tariff hikes would affect New Zealand’s exports.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024

Joe Biden 'quietly shelves trade deal with UK ahead of presidential election'

JOE Biden has reportedly shelved a trade deal with the UK ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

Democrats divided over Biden’s move on digital trade - Roll Call

A move to withdraw U.S. support for digital trade provisions has congressional Democrats taking opposite sides.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023

The problem with the ‘70 hours a week’ line

With the developed world veering towards strict enforcement of ILS across global supply chains, India Inc. can ill-afford to support a weakening of labour rights

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

Nod for game-changer jet engine technology transfer expected soon: U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti

U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti expects Congressional approval for the GE-HAL jet engine deal between India and the U.S. to come through soon. He believes trade ties could be strengthened if India reduces tariffs and has more predictable regulations. Ahead of President Biden's visit to Delhi for the G-20 summit, Mr.…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Thailand, 11 other Indo-Pacific nations vow to fortify supply chains

Ministers from Thailand, the United States, Japan and 11 other Indo-Pacific nations agreed Saturday to strengthen supply chain resilience for critical items such as semiconductors and medicines to respond more promptly to emergencies.

Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023

This strategic-economic bloc will only tighten the leash

For India, a strategic partnership with the United States need not come at the cost of economic dependency on it

The Hindu · May 14, 2023

Can the region be an epicentrum of growth?

'Asean as an Epicentrum of Growth" is the theme of Indonesia's 2023 Asean chairmanship. Is it a reliable and attainable vision? Whilst some may be optimistic about the vision's potential, for us, it sounds more like jargon than a vision.

Bangkok Post · Apr 26, 2023

Critics say Big Tech uses trade deals to avoid data privacy laws

WASHINGTON — Tech companies are using international trade agreements to conceal software codes behind artificial intelligence programs as well as circumvent U.S. legislation that could curb the industry’s freewheeling use of consumer data, according to lawmakers and advocacy groups.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

Critics say Big Tech uses trade deals to avoid data privacy laws - Roll Call

Some Democrats and advocacy groups say Big Tech companies are using international trade deals to circumvent data privacy laws.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2023