Sentences with phrase «by trade minister»

This was made known during the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Chinese and Ghanaian government represented by the Trade Minister on Wednesday.

Clegg assumes the UK would impose retaliatory tariffs that mimic the EU's, based on a speech by the trade minister Liam Fox.

Vince Cable, brought up a Quaker, is in his office joined by his trade minister colleague, Lord Stephen Green, an ordained Anglican priest.

He indicated that the decision was taken solely by the Trade Minister; Ekow Spio - Garbrah hence should be blamed for the gaffe.

Led by Trade Minister Steven Ciobo, Trade Special Envoy Andrew Robb and Tourism and International Education Minister Richard Colbeck, this year's edition will see more than 1000 delegates, mostly small - to - medium business owners, attend events spread over nine cities on the mainland as well as Hong Kong.

Not exact matches

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said any move by the United States to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would be a «very bad idea» guaranteed to disrupt trade between the two nations.

A free - trade advocate, Macron let several national corporate champions be taken over by foreign firms as a minister.

Spokesmen for Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and the countrys Trade Minister Steven Ciobo both declined to comment when contacted by Reuters about the deal's terms before the White House's official announcement.

Macron, who defeated the anti-Europe, far - right leader Marine Le Pen last month, said that he had always been a defender of globalisation and free trade during his time as minister but that leaders should hear from workers hit by globalisation.

«It would be a great gesture of goodwill for the prime minister to make ahead of negotiations but equally it's good for our businesses... This is what I hear about day in, day out,» he added, noting that the U.K. government could offer this to EU workers unilaterally despite having been rebuked earlier by the trading bloc in an attempt to agree a deal on this issue ahead of full Brexit negotiations.

During one event attended by the prime minister that week, an investment seminar hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry at the Pierre Hotel, Dr. Ziad Haider, special representative for commercial and business affairs at the US Department of State said, «Secretary Kerry... likes to say that foreign policy is economic policy, and in saying that he's referring to that interplay between foreign policy, foreign affairs, economic issues, and it's certainly true with bilateral diplomatic relations, as well.»

South Korea's Trade Minister Kim Hyun - chong complained of «unfair» safeguard measures by the U.S. against washers and solar panels.

SYDNEY, March 16 (Reuters)- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Australia reject protectionism, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his Singapore counterpart said on Friday, amid fears about a possible trade war sparked by U.S. plans to raise tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

SYDNEY, March 16 - The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Australia reject protectionism, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his Singapore counterpart said on Friday, amid fears about a possible trade war sparked by U.S. plans to raise tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

This is seen an attempt by the prime minister to demonstrate to the EU that the country is serious about leaving even if it fails to reach a trade deal.

In 2012, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Indian government set a goal to reach $ 15 billion in trade between the two countries by 2015.

Their concern stems from testimony Thursday by International Trade Minister Francois - Philippe Champagne, who said he doesn't see Parliament ratifying the 11 - country Pacific Rim trade pact before this Trade Minister Francois - Philippe Champagne, who said he doesn't see Parliament ratifying the 11 - country Pacific Rim trade pact before this trade pact before this fall.

Though administered by EDC, it's reserved for risky transactions deemed to be in the national interest by the ministers of international trade and finance.

Any move by the United States to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum would be a «very bad idea» guaranteed to disrupt trade between the two countries, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday.

MEXICO CITY, March 4 - Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland will on Sunday meet a top U.S. Freeland will hold talks with a bipartisan Congressional delegation led by Kevin Brady, the senior Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee that oversees U.S. trade policy.

THE world's first fully dedicated Olympic business venue, the Business Club Australia business centre, in Sydney's Darling Harbour, has been opened by Minister for Trade Mark Vaile.Mr Vaile said the centre would be the central point from which Austr...

The former trade minister and chairman of Standard Chartered bank has set a new target of 33 % female board members by 2020 and widened the scope to all FTSE 350 firms.

Meeting in Lough Erne in Northern Ireland on 17 - 18 June 2013, the Group of Eight (G8) finance ministers discussed the themes of «Tax, Trade and Transparency» and agreed to make sure the world's poorest people benefit from the natural resources of their various countries by improving the transparency of their extractive industries and land rights.

The Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, explained that Canada must think beyond trade and investment to build new opportunities and partnership through innovation hubs and by tapping into the growth of developing smart cities — urban areas that use communications technologies to manage their infrastructure.

In a joint statement on Wednesday, Brazil's foreign and trade ministers said they were informed of the decision by the United States to break off negotiations last Thursday.

The grade was determined by the Board of Trade's Government Budget and Finance Committee, based on four key criteria — economic vision, spending management, tax competitiveness, and debt management — which were originally submitted to Finance Minister Bill Morneau in December 2015.

... Pushed by China and other critics — including trade unions, international aid charities and some other developing countries — last year Mr Kim set up an independent review of the report chaired by Trevor Manuel, South Africa's planning minister.

Indonesia and Australia are pushing to get a free trade deal done by August, leveraging off the strong relationship between Prime Minister M...

I congratulate the Prime Minister on what has been achieved thus far, which we must hope will translate into mutually beneficial withdrawal and trade agreements, but given that that can not be guaranteed, will she give instructions for the sum set aside by the Chancellor in his Budget last month to be expended on upgrading our customs infrastructure, in order to secure smooth international trade after Brexit and reassure business in this country?

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«No Intention To Ban» In comments Wednesday quoted by Reuters, finance minister Kim Dong - yeon, who earlier in January said that a shutdown was still a possibility, finally ended apprehension surrounding the future of cryptocurrency trading in the country.

The start of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks this week — negotiations foisted on Canada and Mexico by U.S. President Donald Trump — provides a moment to marvel at how trade has emerged, unexpectedly, as a defining issue for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's still - young Liberal governTrade Agreement (NAFTA) talks this week — negotiations foisted on Canada and Mexico by U.S. President Donald Trump — provides a moment to marvel at how trade has emerged, unexpectedly, as a defining issue for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's still - young Liberal governtrade has emerged, unexpectedly, as a defining issue for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's still - young Liberal government.

International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland, named to cabinet a day before the finalized treaty was made public, reiterated that the Liberals believe in trade, but she was careful to note the deal was negotiated by the Conservative governTrade Minister Chrystia Freeland, named to cabinet a day before the finalized treaty was made public, reiterated that the Liberals believe in trade, but she was careful to note the deal was negotiated by the Conservative governtrade, but she was careful to note the deal was negotiated by the Conservative government.

Hong Kong's commerce minister on Friday said the city would inevitably be hit by a spillover effect from an escalating US - China trade war.

Ms. Freeland's promotion and that of Mr. Champagne, who has an outgoing personality and deep experience on trade issues, are seen as an attempt by the Prime Minister to prepare for Mr. Trump's focus on protectionism while looking for newer trade opportunities abroad.

World powers represented by US, EU and Japanese trade ministers openly disliked him.

The Canadian Press has learned that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will notify B.C. Premier Christy Clark that he is seriously considering her request for a ban or a tax on thermal coal exports, and that it's being explored by federal trade officials.

Chinese trade minister Zhong Shan conceded that China doesn't want a trade war but kept an aggressive stance by relaying «[China] can handle any challenge and will firmly defend the interests of our nation and our people.»

The partnership, announced today by Finance Minister Michael de Jong, includes a three - part plan that was developed by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade over the past year, and will breathe new life into the organization's World Trade Center Vancouver subsidiary.

BEIJING China will actively take steps to safeguard its interests as well as those of its industries, Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen said, in light of what he described as acts of trade protectionism by the United States.

Minister Freeland has promised a progressive trade deal and we are encouraged by the integrity with which she and Canadian negotiators are advancing workers» rights in the negotiations, and we want to see the same leadership with enforceable trade measures that are compatible with the Paris Agreement.»

Bill 1: Promoting Job Creation and Diversification Act introduced by Economic Development and Trade Minister Deron Bilous gave the minister new powers to create programs focused on broadening the province's industries and busMinister Deron Bilous gave the minister new powers to create programs focused on broadening the province's industries and busminister new powers to create programs focused on broadening the province's industries and businesses.

Thereâ $ ™ s been bemusement this session by members of the opposition over Bill 1, the Promoting Job Creation and Diversification Act, which was introduced by Economic & Trade Minister Deron Bilous...

MMAMOLOKO KUBAYI - NGUBANE The minister will be joined by the Ministers of Mineral Resources, Trade and Industry and Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Just weeks after Haruhiko Kuroda, governor of the Bank of Japan, surprised the world with a bold plan to inflate Japanese assets and weaken the Japanese yen by buying 80 trillion yen ($ 680 billion) in Japanese bonds, exchange - traded funds and real estate investment trusts, prime minister Shinzō Abe upstaged him by calling a snap election for mid-December, two years ahead of schedule.

BEIJING (Reuters)- China will actively take steps to safeguard its interests as well as those of its industries, Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen said, in light of what he described as acts of trade protectionism by the United States.

In comments Wednesday quoted by Reuters, finance minister Kim Dong - yeon, who earlier in January said that a shutdown was still a possibility, finally ended apprehension surrounding the future of cryptocurrency trading in the country.

Minister of International Trade François - Philippe Champagne will travel to Calgary and Regina from February 19 to 23 to promote the opportunities offered by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans - Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Mercosur trade agreement comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and UruTrade François - Philippe Champagne will travel to Calgary and Regina from February 19 to 23 to promote the opportunities offered by the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans - Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Mercosur trade agreement comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Urutrade agreement comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.

The Premier is accompanied by Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology Bruce Ralston, and Minister of State for Trade George Chow.

Led by then - trade minister Chrystia Freeland, Canada gave a little here and a little there from the agreement that had been negotiated.