Over the last decade, the EU’s decisions to impose antidumping duties have mainly benefited Europe’s metals and chemical sectors. A good third of the antidumping duties imposed target Chinese exports. But now, renewables are the new kid on the bloc and they don’t only target China. It’s all a tale …
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Blog : Five risk factors that could derail current mega-regionals and new trade negotiations
By Iana Dreyer 21st century trade deals meet 21st century protectionism. This is how one could summarise the overarching theme in discussions at a Chatham House conference in London this week.
State-owned companies and weak rule of law a rising concern of European firms invested in China
The latest report by the EU Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, the Business Confidence Survey 2014 reveals increasing pessimism of European companies invested in China as to their future business prospects in the country. The current economic slowdown is an important factor in explaining this perception, but a deteriorating business environment stands …
News update: 5th TTIP negotiating round moved talks from form to substance – liberalisation slow in coming
[sh_light_text ]Negotiators of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) met in Washington on May 19 to 23 for a fifth round of talks as the EU prepared for this week-end’s European Parliament elections and the US President faces mounting domestic opposition to his trade agenda. Iana Dreyer provides an …
Comment: Canada-EU CETA – what’s left to be done and why it matters
The Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) won’t solve Europe’s energy woes nor end Canada’s reliance on the American market. But both sides have plenty to lose if the agreement is left to languish. Very importantly, CETA sets a new bar for managing investor-state relations. If CETA’s extra specification …
News update: Food safety in TTIP – consumer perspective
BEUC, the main European consumer’s association just published a position paper on food safety issues in TTIP. Key take-aways:
