Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association prefer FTA, low tariffs on automobiles

The move is aimed at maintaining the chinks in the well-oiled, tried and tested global automobile supply chain. U.S. demands for changes in NAFTA could significantly impact automakers and autospare makers. On Friday, an association of Japanese automakers stated, it hoped Japan’s export partners would stick to existing free trade relationships and keep tariffs on…

EU should revisit FTA with the U.S: head of Germany’s engineering trade body

11% of Germany’s total exports are destined for the U.S. On Monday, Carl Martin Welcker, the head of Germany’s engineering trade body stated a fresh attempt should be made at hammering out a free trade agreement between the European Union and the United States. Last month, U.S. President Donald Trump had announced a 10% tariff…

Australia welcomes Britain joining the TPP once it leaves the European Union

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop made it lucidly clear that in any such deal, Australia would want to secure the rights for its citizens to work in Britain. On Monday, Julie Bishop, Australia’s Foreign Minister stated it would welcome Britain’s participation in the regional trade group, Trans-Pacific Partnership, after March 31, 2019. Earlier this year,…

China aims to use EU-China Investment Treaty as a vehicle to play catch up with European technological ingenuity

While Beijing wants to benefit from European technology in biopharmaceuticals, robotics and upgrade its industry it routinely uses its national security concerns and cyber security regulations to erect trade barriers. Ahead of the EU-China Investment Treaty, a top European business lobby in China has urged Beijing to “walk the talk” on free trade and globalization.…