Sentences with phrase «by trade negotiations»

David Cameron is travelling to China tonight, amid fears that human rights concerns will be overshadowed by trade negotiations.

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«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.

Sleep specialists like MacFarlane and Shapiro are often called in by industrial companies to help workers adapt to shifts or optimize productivity through scheduling, but they're rarely invited into the white - collar pressure - cookers like the trading floor or the boardroom in the midst of merger negotiations.

On Day 100, Trump would target China, attempting a crackdown on the country through bilateral trade negotiations and by seeing whether it could be labeled a currency manipulator.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

The month is book - ended by contentious trade negotiations with South Korea, beginning Jan. 5 in Washington, and with Mexico and Canada, beginning Jan. 23 in Montreal.

«Starting parallel talks on all issues at the same time, as suggested by some in the UK, will not happen,» Tusk said, while adding that the EU could assess as early as this autumn that Britain had made «sufficient progress» on the exit terms in order to open the second phase of negotiations, on future trade.

The system punishes poor Canadians by tripling milk prices, while putting not only the European free trade agreement in jeopardy, but the ongoing Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations as well.

Third, this has meant a return to managed trade — a throwback resented by many and encapsulated, most recently, by the multiple separate bilateral negotiations that Washington has conducted with its allies for tariff exemptions.

Concerns about Canada's competitiveness are being heightened by uncertainty around the outcome of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

TRADE TALK: After an initial jolt of fear brought on by China's announcement of plans for tariff hikes in response to U.S. measures, investors are anticipating the two sides will work toward negotiations.

On automobiles, the biggest source of trade tensions between the countries, the negotiation delivered modest victories that were likely to be welcomed by American carmakers who have long sought to sell more cars in South Korea.

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 disconnect between the United States and Brazil echoes the broader state of the trade negotiations, which have been clouded by confusion, miscommunication and a general state of uncertainty over the rules of engagement.

Renewed negotiations on a comprehensive pact would in theory provide a venue to address Mr. Trump's complaint that Europe profits from the trade relationship more than the United States — a contention disputed by economists.

Some German business groups have begun calling for Europe to use the dispute with the United States to reopen negotiations about a broad trade agreement that would largely eliminate tariffs and reduce regulatory impediments, for example by agreeing on common safety standards for cars.

The trade deal comes after Trudeau surprised some by not signing an agreement at TPP talks in Danang last year, holding out for further negotiations.

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.

«It is extremely unlikely that the Fed knows anything about the prospects for China trade talks or Iran nuclear negotiations that is not known by well - informed external analysts,» he said.

By Day 100, the plan says, Trump would continue NAFTA renegotiations, would pursue cracking down on China by seeing if they could be labeled a currency manipulator and through bilateral trade negotiationBy Day 100, the plan says, Trump would continue NAFTA renegotiations, would pursue cracking down on China by seeing if they could be labeled a currency manipulator and through bilateral trade negotiationby seeing if they could be labeled a currency manipulator and through bilateral trade negotiations.

«Canada and the U.S. - Mexico Free Trade Negotiations,» C.D. Howe Institute Commentary 21, by Ronald J. Wonnacott (September).

Bridging the Gap: Trade Laws in the Canadian - U.S. Negotiations, Canadian - American Committee 53, by Murray G. Smith, with C. Michael Aho and Gary N. Horlick.

The Sector Approach to Trade Negotiations: Canadian and U.S. Interests, by Caroline Pestieau.

«The Canadian - U.S. Experience in Auto Trade since 1965: Its Relevance for Free Trade Negotiations with Mexico,» C.D. Howe Institute Commentary 24, by Ronald J. Wonnacott (December).

That trading mentality is shared by the Liberal government, who has a history of supporting trade through the negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement to the World Trade Organization negotiations and is committed to debating the merits of the Trans - Pacific Partnership, the details of which were released in early Novetrade through the negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement to the World Trade Organization negotiations and is committed to debating the merits of the Trans - Pacific Partnership, the details of which were released in early NoveTrade Agreement to the World Trade Organization negotiations and is committed to debating the merits of the Trans - Pacific Partnership, the details of which were released in early NoveTrade Organization negotiations and is committed to debating the merits of the Trans - Pacific Partnership, the details of which were released in early November.

Though there are a few pointed items that will likely make negotiations challenging, MacNaughton said he saw no real surprises in the «laundry list» of negotiation objectives released by U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.

During the Trans - Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, much of the attention fell on the U.S., as it was by far the largest economy in the Pacific trading bloc.

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.»

The survey of 1,002 Canadians was commissioned by Trade Justice Network (TJN), a coalition of social, labour, environmental, student and other groups concerned about the secrecy and anti-democratic provisions of international trade negotiatTrade Justice Network (TJN), a coalition of social, labour, environmental, student and other groups concerned about the secrecy and anti-democratic provisions of international trade negotiattrade negotiations.

CME also facilitate trade by representing the sector in international trade deal negotiations.

NEW YORK The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Tuesday, helped by optimism over U.S. trade negotiations, while the dollar broke into positive territory for the year.

On a more fundamental level, the negotiations remain at an impasse over a collection of U.S. proposals dubbed «poison pills» by U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue, including the proposed sunset clause, an extreme approach to rule of origins for the auto and textile / apparel sectors, and measures that would undermine investment protection, government procurement, and trade in seasonal produce.

Trump trusted Navarro so much that when he entered trade negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping at Mar - a-Lago in April, the president insisted that Navarro be by his side.

Among the issues pushed to the forefront of the negotiations by the Trump administration are measures to reduce trade imbalances, particularly the imbalance in goods between the US and Mexico.

The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 sets out precise requirements that must be followed by the President when negotiating or renegotiating a trade agreement, beginning with at least 90 days» notice given to Congress before negotiations bTrade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 sets out precise requirements that must be followed by the President when negotiating or renegotiating a trade agreement, beginning with at least 90 days» notice given to Congress before negotiations btrade agreement, beginning with at least 90 days» notice given to Congress before negotiations begin.

The launch of a volley of protectionist measures by the Trump administration, which mainly target China but impact entire East Asian regional value chains (not to mention many other US trading partners, most notably Canada), appears to have galvanized negotiations among third parties.

Then an expected agreement on the start of free trade talks with China did not materialize during Justin Trudeau's Beijing visit earlier this week, blocked by Chinese objections to including «progressive elements,» such as labour and gender rights, in the negotiations.

The fact that the French government under Lionel Jospin decided in October 1998 to withdraw from negotiations on the Multilateral Accord on Investment (MAI) was the result of a great opposition campaign launched by various movements, trade unions and parties in France, and also in the United States, the Third World and Europe in general.

The policy challenge will be to find the equilibrium between the legitimate domestic concerns of national governments and the free trade rules of multilateral arrangements such as concluded by the GATT negotiations.

It has expanded free trade with Canada and Mexico, and in what is called the Uruguay round of negotiations, it is persuading the leaders of the great trading nations to adopt a new GATT that will outlaw the policies by which nations have defended themselves against the worst effects of free trade.

They flirted with the Kansas City Chiefs in a trade that would have sent Branden Albert to Miami, but after failing to reach an agreement by the 2013 NFL Draft, negotiations have since died.

Take international trade secretary Liam Fox and the controversial EU - Canada business deal CETA: after five years of secret negotiations on CETA, Fox signed the UK up to the deal by intentionally side - stepping parliamentary scrutiny.

The European Parliament, for example, on the basis of a text prepared by the International Trade Committee, submitted recommendations to the Commission on its negotiations with the US on the TTIP agreement, in a Resolution of 8 July 2015.

Scrutiny should also give a public voice to those seeking to be heard by the Government in the negotiations — businesses, trade unions, civil society generally, the devolved administrations, Gibraltar, and the Channel Islands.

«The decision by UVW to initiate industrial action is disappointing, especially considering cleaners and recognised trade union representatives are still engaged in constructive negotiations.»

When in February 2013, US President Obama called for negotiations on a US - EU free trade agreement and was immediately echoed by EU officials van Rompuy and Barroso, widespread enthusiasm came first: Businessmen cheered the vision of joining the two regions accounting for almost half of the world's GDP, and economists stood ready to present their age - old calculations about the benefits of free trade.

While such differences do not seem unsolvable, one major controversy has erupted preceding the first round of negotiations in July, when the French government, supported by several other member states, insisted on a «cultural exception»: The audiovisual sector, i.e. the film and music industries, should be excluded from free trade negotiations.

This morning a joint report was issued from the Brexit negotiations which satisfied the Irish government and the DUP on border progress, and by extension the EU that discussion could now progress to a trade deal.

Irish PM Leo Varadkar discusses Brexit negotiations and says he is «puzzled» by the U.K.'s trade demands https://t.co/VIngqOqVCX pic.twitter.com/SlBf3Lh 3Ho

The Shadow International Trade Secretary said private conversations were necessary in political negotiations, and that «sticking by the line» meant issues could never advance.