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In this article the author talks about the chemical industry in Germany achieved a strong performance in the first quarter of 2020, and it is feeling the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions that the industry is calling for government policies that accelerate recovery and seeking financial support for the SMEs that form the country's Mittelstand.

The article presents the discussion on EDA Dairy Policy Forum 2023. Topics include aspects of the F2F Strategy in front of an auditorium made up from over 180 representatives of policy, industry and associations, incl. two representatives from Ukraine; and nutrition or sustainability with dairy farms combining all aspects of sustainability in the daily work.

The article reports on the lithium hydroxide supply deals signed by Ford Motor Co. with Albemarle Corp., SQM, and Nemaska Lithium Inc. for use in the production of electric vehicle batteries. It informs about other terms of the agreement with Albermale including the development of closed-loop solution for lithium-ion battery recycling. Also noted is the significance of the deals to Ford's eligibility to quality for consumer tax incentives under the Indlation Reduction Act.

Presents information on the aviation industry, stating that United States policymakers are reviewing acceptance of business practices which are considered taboo in commercial aviation to spread free trade. Chief liberalizations under consideration; Comments from Charles A. Hunnicut, the chief negotiator for the United States; Prohibitions of the US law regarding cabotage.

The article focuses on the challenges with manufacturing sector in the U.S. with output per worker, or productivity, against factory employment and factories with automation and information technology. It mentions manage supply chain but deliver materials to machining stations on the factory and improvements in software and sensors into more compelling value-added services. It also mentions free trade and limits imports through high tariffs as well as policies.

The article discusses the implications of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a global free-trade agreement (FTA), in the U.S. Topics include the opposition of TPP from American presidential candidates, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and an analysis from nonpartisan think tank Peterson Institute for International Economics on the economic impact of TPP in the U.S.

An interview with Bahamondez Alvarez & Zegers law firm partner Matías Zegers and senior associate Marco Salgado is presented. Topics discussed include the key foundations which contribute to the stability of the Chilean economy, the involvement of Chile in several free trade agreements, and the significant contribution of family-owned businesses to Chilean economic growth.

The article reports developments in the global business sector as of early June 2014, particularly the move by traditionally protectionist Brazil to assess possible trade liberalization. It examines developments in the efforts by the European Union (EU) to sign free-trade agreements with the Mercosur bloc, which includes Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. It features law firm Veirano Advogados' Ana Teresa Caetano and Vera Kanas of TozziniFreire Advogados.

The article explores the market access issues that challenge the pork industry in the U.S. It states that imports, quotas, tariffs and other economic barriers still hinder the growth of the industry despite the efforts of the country through the World Trade Organization (WTO) proceedings and the free trade agreements. The significant strides of the government to liberalize trade that contribute on the increasing popularity of the industry across the world is also emphasized.

In this article, the author reflects on the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump regarding free and fair trade by renegotiating trade agreements including the North American Free Trade Agreement and imposing tariffs on imports to level the playing field and create U.S. jobs. It mentions current proposals could be damaging to aerospace industry and unilateral tariff on Chinese imports would likely prompt retaliation. It also mentions Border Adjustment Tax (BAT) exports from taxation.

The article reflects on concern of the U.S. Aerospace industry regarding U.S. President Donald Trump and free trade. Topics include rise in goods exported by U.S. aerospace and defense industry; impact of U.S. administration's threat to impose tax on Mexican imports; and Trump's will to renegotiate or scrap the North American Free Trade Agreement. It informs that Boeing's revenue was generated from outside the U.S.

The article reflects on the role of British government in addressing ongoing concerns of Great Britain aerospace and defense industry post Brexit referendum. It mentions that the government will pursue a "partnership" with the European Union and a free-trade and customs agreement instead of seeking membership in the Single Market. It presents views of British minister David Davis on the same.

The article focuses on how the election of Donald Trump as the next president of the U.S. will affect the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector. It discusses how Trump's campaign promises to renegotiate American security and trade treaties with other countries, and his policies regarding free trade, open borders and global security are creating uncertainties regarding the future of the A&D sector.

Ambassador Haque said Pakistan and China were very important trading partners and added, "In fact China is Pakistan's largest trading partner." Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has said signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) on export of onion from Pakistan to China was a very important step in promoting bilateral trade between the two countries. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the status of Singapore as a center of global trade as of 2013. Topics discussed include geographic advantages of Singapore over other Asian countries in terms of serving as a center for international trade, potential impact of the Asian Free Trade Area (AFTA) initiative, set for a 2015 launch, on Singapore's logistics and goods distribution sectors and preparations being done by Singapore-based distribution companies for the 2015 arrival of AFTA.

The January 9, 2012 issue of "FRBSF Economic Letter" is presented. It reports on the worldwide bilateralism, multilateralism and trade rules that offer cost and efficiency benefits and present an opportunity to optimize the use of the world's resources. It also discusses the Doha Round of trade negotiations, multilateral agreements versus preferential trade agreements, trade creation versus trade diversion, and the spaghetti bowl syndrome.

The article reports on the opposition of chemical industry leaders and other businesses on the decision of the House Democrats to indefinitely delay the consideration of the U.S.-Colombia free-trade agreement. Industry leaders claim that the delay could undermine future efforts by the U.S. to open new markets for exports and corporate growth. Issues on legislation and foreign relations affecting the chemical industry are cited.

Focuses on the problems that might stall the recovery of the export sector in Australia. Less contribution of services and manufacturing in the export growth; Effect of the substantial appreciation of the Australian dollar on the sector; Top exports of the country; Sectors that might benefit from new trade agreements; List of finalists for the 2004 Australian Export Awards.

Discusses the entry of some countries into regional trade agreements (RTA). Details of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, an initiative to encourage free trade; Countries that signed RTA with the U.S.; Effects of RTA on global welfare.

Presents the text of the speech delivered by president and CEO Robert T. Parry on April 29, 2004, which deals with the subject of the effect of globalization on the U.S. Economy. Reason of economists for favoring free trade; Definition of outsourcing and offshoring; Business opportunities offered by open trade.

Deals with response of automobile companies to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiated proposals for countries in North America. Goals of the FTAA negotiations; Effect of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on the foreign economic relations of the U.S., Canada and Mexico; Benefits of NAFTA to the automobile industry.

Reports on the potential positive impact of Australia's free-trade agreement with the U.S. on the dairy industry, according to the Australian Dairy Corp. Increase in dairy exports to the U.S.; Demand from the U.S. market.

The article discusses how novel partnerships and trade rules will impact the airliner marketplace. According to the author, the commercial aerospace industry is struggling to define rules that will govern industrial and trade relations following the breakup of two airline monopolies. Topics include the challenges facing executives, such as protecting core customer relationships and technical competencies, and the treat of China in the free-trade aerospace markets.

In the article, the author explains why the opinions of U.S. politicians Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders about free trade as of late June 2016 are wrong. Also cited are the move by presidential candidate Hillary Clinton to oppose the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement that she promoted as U.S. Secretary of State, the solid performance of the aerospace industry in developed countries like the U.S., and the data from the International Trade Commission (ITC) on aircraft component imports.

The article reports on the pursuit by airlines in Latin America and Southeast Asia for liberalization reforms. A 49 percent increase in cap on airline foreign ownership is being considered by Brazil while the Chilean government allows 100 percent airline ownership. Also noted is the plan of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for a common aviation market in line with economic goals. Low-cost carriers AirAsia and Tiger Airways have established joint ventures with local ownership while Emirates of Middle East is helping connect overseas air traffic.

Provides information on worldwide manufacturing. Role played by World Trade Organization in free trade; Details on International Economic Scoreboard; Forecast of trade shows for 2000; List of manufacturing and management associations; List of top 50 transnational corporations.

The article focuses on the proposed free trade in European Union's defense industry. The approval by the European Parliament on December 16 of a new export licensing system means a broad legislative package on cohering the European defense market is within reach. The package addresses defense procurement rules within Europe and is aimed at stopping countries from buying military equipment only domestically. The measure is aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises in one EU member state become subcontractors to firms in other states.

Presents several letters to the editor related to articles published in the previous issues of this journal "Aviation Week and Space Technology." Focuses on author Robert Wall's article related to European Union's defense trade open market; Discussion on the query by author Mark J. Holt on the issue of open skies in the U.S.; Response to National Defense University's Peter Huessy on the threat of missile in Vancouver.

Reports on the United States labor sector's contention that defense offsets violate free trade doctrines. Assertion by outside experts that few countries adhere to pure market orthodoxy in their expansion initiatives for their aerospace industries; Benefits of international agreements to minimize trade offsets.

The article reports on the decision of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to build commercial aircraft in the U.S. as of September 2015. Topics include firm's opportunity to increase its share in civil aircraft market in China, acquisition of aerospace specialist Fokker by Daimler-Benz Aerospace and the views of Richard Aboulafia, vice president of analysis at the aerospace and defense firm Teal Group, for free trade between the U.S. and Europe for jetliners.

Discusses the agenda of the Seattle, Washington conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Calls for WTO reforms by environmental groups and activists; Support of various organizations for trade liberalization; Discussion on genetically modified food.

Examines the implications of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on accountants in California. Licensing requirements; Reciprocity issue; Impact of the agreement on accountants who want to work in a foreign country; Accounting profession's coordination with other professional bodies on the reciprocity issue under NAFTA; Multinational financial accounting standards. INSET: Special considerations for south of the border..

Focuses on the implication of the American manufacturers to the European Union countries. Emphasis of the movement of goods, capital, services and people; Removal of the barriers of trade; Development of the free trade agreement.

The article discusses domestic open market operations in the United States. The Federal Reserve of the United States uses the availability of credit, interest level rates, or open market operations to affect its quantity of money. The author discusses the features of financial markets and institutional frameworks. he continues on to outline how to assess the chances of creating open market operations in several different countries.

Discusses the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on the chemical trade and economies of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Statistics on chemical trade according to the Department of Commerce; Comments from Duncan H. Meldrum, corporate economist for Air Products and Chemicals company; How NAFTA has helped the economy in Mexico. INSET: Where NAFTA tariffs stands.

Focuses on the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to the chemical industry of the region. Increase in the total and chemical trade since NAFTA's implementation; Chemical trade between the United States, Canada and Mexico; Export and import statistics; Benefits of the agreement on Mexico's economy; Restructuring and globalization within the industry.

Presents an interview with W.H. Clark, chief executive officer of Nalco Chemical and recipient of Chemical Industry Medal. Focus on international trade and policy; Reasons for Nalco's international growth prospects; Efforts on North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Effectiveness of regional negotiations; Views on economy.

Discusses the security professional's responsibilities in an era of globalization of information services. Impact of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on national laws dealing with the protection of privacy of personal data; Encryption policies; Globalization of security services.

Focuses on the effects of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on automobile insurance for cross-border travelers. Overview of Mexican economic conditions; History and provisions of NAFTA; Comparison of legal and insurance environments; Differences in cultures and cultural values.

The article discusses Australia's push for regional free trade agreements. Businessmen from Australia and Indonesia held a conference in September 2012 as part of Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's consultative approach to an Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Abbott is pushing also for free trade agreements with Korea, Japan and China. At the same time, work is reportedly ongoing for a Trans-Pacific Partnership with Chile, New Zealand and Canada.

The article focuses on the condition of chemical industry in Mexico. Topics include the deterioration of the performance of national oil company Pemex in recent years is not only creating woes for the owners of chemical capacity in the country; it is also being seen as a risk to Mexico's economy and the national oil company currently holds 106 billion U.S. dollars in international debt.

Discusses the state of the Canadian publishing industry as of August 1990. Report that the publishing and distribution of books in Canada is dominated by foreign publishing companies; Taxes to be placed on books and publishing by the Conservative government of Brian Mulroney; Reference to the free trade agreement between Canada and the United States; Lack of restrictions placed on U.S. books sold in Canada; Importance of Canada's cultural identity.

Considers the Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference, held in San Francisco, where Northwest Airlines' vice president Joseph E. Francht Jr., warned that nations must avoid protectionism in order to achieve traffic potential in the Pacific. Japan continues to squeeze bilateral relationships; Difficulties in achieving Open Skies concept in Japan; Scenarios for Western Pacific aviation; Size of the stake in the Pacific; Airport expansion in the region.

A bill to counter injurious foreign government action to build up an industry at the expense of US industrial sectors, including aircraft and aerospace manufacturing, and unfair trade practices that prevent US exports has been introduced in Congress.

Artificial barriers to technology transfer pose a serious threat to international joint ventures, according to a vice president at General Electric. He cites how these barriers threaten multinational programs.

In this article, the author opines on the decline of global traffic and global trade of Air Cargo ranging from 1981 to 2013 that had strong aviation growth market and a key enabler of global commerce. Topics discussed include trade liberalization and the emergence of global supply chains, increasing popularity of air trucking, and impact of escalating aviation fuel prices on Air Cargo's transportation.

In this article, the author talks about the ruling by the European Court of Justice stating that compulsory origin labelling of raw materials such as milk, used in dairy products is only allowed within narrow limits. It also mentions how the French had introduced an obligation, with the official approval of the European Union (EU) Commission, to make labelling milk and dairy products with the country of origin of the milk ingredients compulsory.

The article offers information on the petrochemical trading between China and other member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). It mentions that the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) took effect on January 1, 2010. It mentions the critical transition and shortage of products of the petrochemical sector. Moreover, it also presents the impact of the political unrest of the Middle East on China's import of crude oil.

The article discusses the status of the aerospace industry in Queretaro, Mexico as of April 2013, focusing on analyses of various aerospace-related manufacturing firms that operate in the Mexican state, including Bombardier, Saab, and BA Systems. Bombardier Aerospace's Vice President Michael McAdoo claims that his company needed to develop a price-point manufacturing strategy. Mexico reportedly has 44 free trade agreements and several labor advantages for aerospace firms.

The article reports on optimism expressed by U.S. business groups that the three stalled free-trade agreements will be approved by Congress before the end of October 2011. These include the deals negotiated by the U.S. with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. According to the U.S. International Trade Commission, these three trade agreements combined could boost U.S. exports by 12 billion U.S. dollars annually.