The EU and Australia have finalised a ‘scoping exercise’ and are now ready to launch preparations towards initiating free trade talks. The European Commission will now request a formal mandate from the EU’s member states to start free trade negotiations with the Oceanian country. The EU aims to conclude FTAs …
Australia & New Zealand
In brief: UK Australia FTA working group
Australians do master the art of trade diplomacy. The government of Australia has clearly embraced post-Brexit UK and promised London there would be a bilateral free trade agreement between Australia and Britain. London is jubilating: yes we have friends! From Australia, no brashness like New Zealand PM John Key’s statement that the United …
