Category Archives: International Trade

International Trade Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

The European Commission will meet the Russian Government over executive-to-executive talks

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President José Manuel Barroso and the European Commission will meet the Russian Government led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on 21 March 2013. These executive-to-executive talks will cover a wide range of EU-Russia cooperation, from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Russia, Transportation & Logistics

EBRD partners with Cairo Amman Bank

Posted on 19, March 2013 by

19-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is partnering with Cairo Amman Bank to help Jordanian companies engage more widely in international trade so that they can grow further and contribute to the country’s economic development. The EBRD has signed two agreements … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Investment, United Kingdom

Gorenje opened their first showroom in Brazil

Posted on 18, March 2013 by

Velenje, Sao Paulo, Brazilija, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gorenje opened their first showroom in Brazil. It is located in the metropolis of Sao Paulo, in the popular Avenida Brasil. The showroom offers a choice of Gorenje appliances of the highest price … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, International Trade, Marketing, Slovenia

The European Commission reports on progress in fight against protectionism

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission is today able to report about some success in its strategy to fight global trade barriers. The efforts of the European Commission to fight protectionism over the last year bear fruit and could create better … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics

An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, London outlines benefits of EU-US trade agreement

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, London, on the potential effects of the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been released today. It takes a detailed look at current transatlantic trade and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Politics

The European Commission agreed the draft mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement with the United States

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today agreed the draft mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement with the United States, effectively firing the starting gun for what is hoped to be a relatively quick negotiation. The draft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Politics

Karel De Gucht: A negotiating mandate for a trade and investment agreement with the United States

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Strasbourg, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht: A negotiating mandate for a trade and investment agreement with the United States Ladies and gentlemen: thank you for coming here today. The European Commission has this afternoon given its green … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, International Trade, Politics

Minister Bruton: Agreement of draft mandate for EU-US trade talks will be a key step

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

New study says EU-US deal could boost EU exports by €220bn 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The agreement today of the European Commission’s draft mandate for the new trade talks with the US is a significant development, according to Minister for Jobs, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics

Richard Bruton on EU-US Free Trade Agreement: potential for over €100 billion in additional economic activity

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Bruton will today meet senior figures from President Obama’s administration in Washington DC as part of a drive to achieve progress on a new EU-US Free Trade Agreement during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics

Stimulating business in Greece: 138 EU companies meet with 413 Greek SME owners and managers

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To support SMEs and the restart of the real economy in Greece, European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani travels today with Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director-General of DG Enterprise and SME Envoy to Athens, accompanied by representatives of more than … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, International Trade, Management, Politics

EU stands ready to support developing countries realize the benefits of a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht have joined forces to help secure a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement as part of global efforts to increase trade’s contribution to development. The EU’s support … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Politics

The European Union and its Member States move to improve conservation measures for Polar Bears

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union and its Member States announced today (Thursday 7th March), at the 16th meeting of the Parties to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) that it was tabling a new proposal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society

Karel De Gucht: EU-Vietnam Trade Negotiations: Renovation and Openness

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration / Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Professors, Students, Ladies and gentlemen, More open economies and more open societies are the reality of today’s world. Faster and radically innovative communications … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics

The European Commission has found a Finnish short-term export-credit insurance scheme to be in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found a Finnish short-term export-credit insurance scheme to be in line with EU state aid rules. The scheme is limited to insurance cover that is currently not available on the private market and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Insurance, International Trade, Law

Irish Presidency signs EU customs agreement with Canada

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Brussels this afternoon (Monday 4 March), the Irish Presidency has, on behalf of the EU, signed a Customs Agreement with Canada. Ambassador Rory Montgomery, Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the EU, signed the agreement along with Heinz … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Investment, Ireland

Speech: Croatia: welcome to the single market!

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Michel BARNIER – Member of the European Commission responsible for Internal Market and Services Conference “How can Croatia benefit from the single market?”/Zagreb Zagreb, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Ministers, First of all, let me thank the Ministry of Economy and the EU … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Croatia, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics

EU initiates anti-dumping investigation on solar glass from China

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar glass from China. The initiation is based on a complaint lodged by the association EU ProSun Glass, which claims solar glass from China is being dumped … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Industrial, International Trade

EU trade agreement with Peru goes live – Colombia’s next in line

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Trade barriers between the EU and Peru will be lifted as of 1 March 2013, when the EU’s ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement concluded with Peru and Colombia in 2012 will be provisionally applied with Peru. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Law, Politics

Q&As: China’s anti-dumping duties on X-ray security scanners from the EU found illegal by WTO panel

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

Brussels, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — World Trade Organization panel report (DS425) found that China’s anti-dumping duties on imports of X-ray security scanners from the EU were in breach of WTO anti-dumping rules. The report marks a clear victory for the EU. If … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Government, International Trade, Security & Safety, Technology

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt discuss trade and EU budget in Dublin

Posted on 26, February 2013 by

26-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Enda Kenny today met with the Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr Fredrik Reinfeldt in Dublin for a meeting dominated by Presidency matters. At the centre of the discussion was the contribution which … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics, Sweden