Free trade areas

SBA Awards FY 2019 State Trade Expansion Program Grants

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
International trade, Trade blocs, Canada–United States trade relations, Economy of North America, Free trade agreements of Canada, Free trade areas, International relations, International business, United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, Trade

"These grants are especially helpful as our country is in the midst of negotiating a number of trade agreements, including one between the United StatesMexicoCanada (USMCA).

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  • "These grants are especially helpful as our country is in the midst of negotiating a number of trade agreements, including one between the United StatesMexicoCanada (USMCA).
  • Today, trade represents nearly 58% of the world's $80 trillion economy, and 95% of the world's consumers are located outside the United States.
  • The 2019 STEP awards help provide small businesses with the information and tools they need to succeed in export-related activities.
  • The U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of International Trade administers the STEP awards at the national level.

SIA, ALAS and CANASA Urge Congress to Approve United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) have formed a coalition to urge the U.S. Congress to promptly approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the renegotiation of NAFTA.

Key Points: 
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) have formed a coalition to urge the U.S. Congress to promptly approve the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the renegotiation of NAFTA.
  • SIA, ALAS and CANASA the leading representation of the security industry in North America collectively represent more than 2,500 companies with business operations located in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
  • "The Canadian government has supported officially the USMCA as a positive trade agreement between our three countries for some time," said Patrick Straw, executive director of CANASA.
  • CANASA protects and promotes the interests of its members and the safety of all Canadians through education, advocacy and leadership.

Xinhua Silk Road: AI helps empower China-ASEAN Free Trade Area for better development

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Organizations associated with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Continents, Geography of Asia, Articles, Free trade areas, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Southeast Asia, ASEAN Free Trade Area, Artificial intelligence, Association of Southeast Asian Nations–European Union relations, ASEAN Summit

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely considered by attendees at the First China-ASEAN AI Summit as a driving force to promote better development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely considered by attendees at the First China-ASEAN AI Summit as a driving force to promote better development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
  • China has maintained its position as the largest trading partner of the ASEAN for ten consecutive years.
  • The robust trade benefits from the widely applied AI technologies.
  • It will not only serve the business development between China and the ASEAN, but also help promote the people-to-people exchanges between the two sides.

Xinhua Silk Road: AI helps empower China-ASEAN Free Trade Area for better development

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Articles, Geography of Asia, Emerging technologies, Continents, Organizations associated with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Artificial intelligence, Free trade areas, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN Free Trade Area, Weak AI, Ai, China

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely considered by attendees at the First China-ASEAN AI Summit as a driving force to promote better development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely considered by attendees at the First China-ASEAN AI Summit as a driving force to promote better development of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area.
  • China has maintained its position as the largest trading partner of the ASEAN for ten consecutive years.
  • The robust trade benefits from the widely applied AI technologies.
  • Apart from the agricultural field, AI technologies have also been applied in the disaster relief field.

Western Welcomes Return to Bargaining Table; Responds to NAFTA Challenge Panel Decision

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Canada–United States trade relations, International trade, International relations, Economy of North America, Free trade agreements of Canada, Free trade areas, Trade blocs, North American Free Trade Agreement, Economy, Remanufacturing

It is important that we resume operations to supply our customers who, through their purchases, create thousands of jobs in BC.

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  • It is important that we resume operations to supply our customers who, through their purchases, create thousands of jobs in BC.
  • Western also responded to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Binational Panels (Panel) decision issued today in relation to a prior US International Trade Commission (USITC) ruling.
  • Western has a lumber capacity in excess of 1.1 billion board feet from eight sawmills and four remanufacturing facilities.
  • Western supplements its production through a wholesale program providing customers with a comprehensive range of specialty products.

Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Outlines Why USMCA Warrants Bipartisan Support

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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Sapiro, who is advising the Pass USMCA Coalition, concludes that USMCA is consistent with Congress' directives and prerogatives as outlined in 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation.

Key Points: 
  • Sapiro, who is advising the Pass USMCA Coalition, concludes that USMCA is consistent with Congress' directives and prerogatives as outlined in 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation.
  • Sapiro also addresses the misconception that USMCA might limit Congress' ability to modify domestic law.As she explains, "Trade Promotion Authority .
  • requires the U.S. Trade Representative to negotiate trade agreements that reflect America's high standards across the board, including with respect to intellectual property protections.
  • About Pass USMCA: The Pass USMCA Coalition is a group of trade associations and businesses advocating for the swift passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Informa Markets Establishes Monumental Partnership To Expand Water Portfolio Spanning North America And Southeast Asia

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Informa, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Geography of Asia, Organizations, Companies, Free trade areas

IRVING, Texas, Aug.22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets announces its partnership with the ASEAN Water Series.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Aug.22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets announces its partnership with the ASEAN Water Series.
  • The new partnership between the WWETT Show-- Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show, and the ASEAN Water Series in Southeast Asia, will now offer a very impressive water and wastewater portfolio of events worldwide.
  • "The WWETT Show is really excited to partner with the ASEAN Water Series," said Douglas Lugo, director of the WWETT Show.
  • With ASIAWATER's 11 years of accredited success, organiser Informa Markets | UBM has since launched a series of geo-located events across Southeast Asia, also known as ASEAN Water Series.

Informa Markets Establishes Monumental Partnership To Expand Water Portfolio Spanning North America And Southeast Asia

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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Informa, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Geography of Asia, Organizations, Companies, Free trade areas

IRVING, Texas, Aug.22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets announces its partnership with the ASEAN Water Series.

Key Points: 
  • IRVING, Texas, Aug.22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets announces its partnership with the ASEAN Water Series.
  • The new partnership between the WWETT Show-- Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show, and the ASEAN Water Series in Southeast Asia, will now offer a very impressive water and wastewater portfolio of events worldwide.
  • "The WWETT Show is really excited to partner with the ASEAN Water Series," said Douglas Lugo, director of the WWETT Show.
  • With ASIAWATER's 11 years of accredited success, organiser Informa Markets | UBM has since launched a series of geo-located events across Southeast Asia, also known as ASEAN Water Series.

Council for Citizens Against Government Waste Urges Congress to Approve USMCA

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
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Today, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) President Tom Schatz sent a letter to the House of Representatives and the Senate , urging them to approve the United States, Mexico, Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) which will set higher standards and better policy for trade.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) President Tom Schatz sent a letter to the House of Representatives and the Senate , urging them to approve the United States, Mexico, Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA) which will set higher standards and better policy for trade.
  • Farmers will be able to expand market access for American food and agricultural products and increase exports of dairy products.
  • I encourage you to approve the agreement as soon as Congress returns from the August recess.
  • The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste is the lobbying arm of Citizens Against Government Waste, the nations largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

Minister Hajdu to travel to Mexico City to meet with Mexico's Secretary of Labour and Social Welfare, Luisa María Alcalde

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
International trade, Economy, Canada–United States trade relations, Economy of North America, Free trade agreements of Canada, Free trade areas, Trade blocs, Human activities, Cusma, United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, Labour Party, North American Free Trade Agreement

GATINEAU, QC, July 31, 2019 /CNW/ - Tomorrow, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will travel to Mexico City, Mexico to meet with Luisa Mara Alcalde, Mexico's Secretary of Labour and Social Welfare.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, July 31, 2019 /CNW/ - Tomorrow, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, will travel to Mexico City, Mexico to meet with Luisa Mara Alcalde, Mexico's Secretary of Labour and Social Welfare.
  • They will discuss ways that Canada can support Mexico's efforts to implement the new NAFTA's labour protections and standards.
  • This is part of Canada's ongoing commitment to help improve labour standards and working conditions in Canada and Mexico, through the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) labour chapter.
  • The CUSMA labour chapter includes new provisions to prohibit the importation of goods produced by forced labour, address violence against workers exercising their labour rights and ensure that migrant workers are protected under labour laws.