Sentences with phrase «trade and investment policies»

The President's decision to launch TTIP negotiations with the EU followed a detailed exploratory process by the Administration that included public and private sector stakeholders, as well as Congress, and determined that an agreement that addresses a broad range of US - EU bilateral trade and investment policies, as well as global issues of common interest, could generate substantial economic benefits on both sides of the Atlantic.

A third office would oversee trade and investment policies, while the fourth would promote small business development.

Before leaving Kano however, Buhari was reported to have on Thursday said current changes to trade and investment policies by the government since he was inaugurated in May 2015 will help the nation to diversify the economy, attract more foreign investments and speed up the country's industrialisation.

Established to help promote the interests of European businesses operating within ASEAN and to advocate for changes in trade and investment policies and regulations, the EU - ABC raises the profile of European businesses in the region through formal events and high - profile dialogues.

The report suggests that combining human rights priorities with broader Canadian strategic interests — including trade and investment policies — can support a prosperity strategy that strengthens Canada's influence in the region.

To revitalize its flagging trade and productivity performance, Canada should adapt its international trade and investment policies to a world of global value chains, evolving trade and investment...

After all, critics argued, China started the conflict with its mercantilist trade and investment policies long before Trump entered the picture.

By Shachi Kurl, Executive Director, Angus Reid Institute and Carlo Dade, Director of the Centre for Trade and Investment Policy, Canada West Foundation February 15, 2017 — It's no mystery why the topic of «women in the workforce» was a centrepiece of the first face - to - face

He is spearheading Institute programs focused on the link between Canada's international trade and investment policy and Canadians» standards of living.

It should be mentioned that Thailand has developed its economy under globalization, adopting quite a liberal trade and investment policy without regulation and inviting huge foreign capital to produce goods for export to the global market.

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Deep policy divisions appear to exist between the business and labor groups: The report cites the «majority» of members preferring to focus on issues outside trade deficits in favor of a «mutually beneficial» trade deal, sentiments to which the labor union representatives dissent in favor of promoting U.S. investment and jobs.

Trump has taken a dim view of China's trade policies, and his administration could create a slow - down in Chinese investments in Hollywood.

«The most pressing areas where government, business and other stakeholders can find common ground should include tax reform, infrastructure investment, education reform, more favorable trade agreements and a sensible immigration policy.»

Still, Canada's politicians should keep in mind that uncertainty about trade policy is weighing on business investment, and therefore murmurs of trade wars will do nothing to build confidence.

And while investors can profit in emerging markets, they should beware loose - money policies imported from the West and focus on trades in those markets, not long - term investmenAnd while investors can profit in emerging markets, they should beware loose - money policies imported from the West and focus on trades in those markets, not long - term investmenand focus on trades in those markets, not long - term investments.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Monday that uncertainty over Trump's trade and tax policies could lead automakers to delay investments in Mexico, and he confirmed plans to create 2,000 jobs at Fiat Chrysler's U.S. factories.

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.

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.»

Exports and business investment in Canada have been held back by competitiveness challenges and trade - policy uncertainties, which include escalating geopolitical conflicts that risk damaging global expansion, the bank said.

Investors» appetite for British assets could slump if the growth outlook darkened or there was a loss of confidence in British economic policy or its openness to trade and investment, the BoE said.

Most of Canada's trading partners have had digital economy strategies in place for years, using the policies to set goals for connectivity, guide investments in networks and digital infrastructure, as well as establish legal frameworks to provide privacy protection and enhance consumer confidence in electronic commerce.

The Committee on Foreign Investments has nine members, including the secretaries of the treasury, state, defense, homeland security, commerce and energy; the attorney general; and representatives from two White House offices (the United States Trade Representative and the Office of Science and Technology Policy).

Given the performance of exports and investment, the uncertainty regarding the tax and trade policies of the US administration again factored prominently in our discussions.

GLOBAL RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES: The World View Hosted by Zurich Insurance Group Mary Callahan Erdoes, Chief Executive Officer, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Efrat Peled, Chairman and CEO, Arison Investments Susan Schwab, Former U.S. Trade Representative; Strategic Advisor, Mayer Brown; Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland Isabelle Welton, Chief Human Resources Officer and Regional Chairman of Latin America, Zurich Insurance Group Moderator: Nina Easton, Washington Columnist; Senior Editor; Chair, MPW International and Co-chair, Global Forum, FortAND OPPORTUNITIES: The World View Hosted by Zurich Insurance Group Mary Callahan Erdoes, Chief Executive Officer, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Efrat Peled, Chairman and CEO, Arison Investments Susan Schwab, Former U.S. Trade Representative; Strategic Advisor, Mayer Brown; Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland Isabelle Welton, Chief Human Resources Officer and Regional Chairman of Latin America, Zurich Insurance Group Moderator: Nina Easton, Washington Columnist; Senior Editor; Chair, MPW International and Co-chair, Global Forum, Fortand CEO, Arison Investments Susan Schwab, Former U.S. Trade Representative; Strategic Advisor, Mayer Brown; Professor, School of Public Policy, University of Maryland Isabelle Welton, Chief Human Resources Officer and Regional Chairman of Latin America, Zurich Insurance Group Moderator: Nina Easton, Washington Columnist; Senior Editor; Chair, MPW International and Co-chair, Global Forum, Fortand Regional Chairman of Latin America, Zurich Insurance Group Moderator: Nina Easton, Washington Columnist; Senior Editor; Chair, MPW International and Co-chair, Global Forum, Fortand Co-chair, Global Forum, Fortune

When policymakers declare, for example, that they will implement policies that force the U.S. trade deficit to contract sharply, and then with the next breath promise to attract more foreign investment, we can immediately dismiss their promises not just as unlikely but as literally impossible.

Spain could therefore either use the imported German capital to (a) increase domestic investment (which it did in the form of a real estate bubble)(b) binge on consumption and sharply reduce its savings as a function of GDP (which it also did)(c) accept higher unemployment (which it is now forced to do) which forces GDP to fall faster than consumption falls or (d) try to emulate Germany by passing off a trade imbalance at the expense of the rest of the world (which Europe as a whole is trying to do and which will go nowhere in the long run because only one country is even remotely capable of accepting such massive inflows, and it is increasingly unwilling to import the unemployment caused by German and Asian policies).

And Mr. Trump's signature economic policy so far — the $ 1.5 trillion tax cut — is likely to widen the trade deficit in coming years by encouraging more investment in the United States, many economists say.

Possibly the biggest upset was the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election win for tycoon Donald Trump, whose economic and trade policies will shape next year's investment landscape.

In 2005, when consumption hit the then - astonishing level of 40 % of GDP, there was a widespread conviction in policy - making circles that this was an unacceptably low level and that it left Chinese growth much too dependent on the trade surplus and on increases in domestic investment.

this week the Minister of Finance held his seventh National Policy Retreat with business, academic and other «experts» to discuss job creation and economic growth, particularly «issues» related to «skill shortages, labor mobility, internal trade and promoting investment in Canada.»

Its research and policy work focuses on trade, investment, innovation, energy, and the environment.

The Trump administration, for example, wants not just to force a contraction in the trade deficit but has also proposed policies aimed at increasing U.S. investment, partly by making investment more profitable (cutting corporate taxes and rebuilding American infrastructure) and partly by increasing savings (cutting taxes on the very wealthy).

Economist and White House aide Peter Navarro has argued that Trump's economic policies will somehow both reduce the trade deficit and attract foreign investment.

Such protectionist policies would dampen global trade and economic growth and either directly or indirectly reduce Canadian exports and business investment.

Other risks mentioned by the Report include fluctuations of interest rate and exchange rate; instable oil and commodity prices; deepening credit crisis; raising Sino - Canada trade friction; unfamiliar investment restrictions, laws and policies; crime and public safety, etc..

The United Nations Council on Trade and Development's recent report on foreign direct investment trends and policies shows that global investment inflows are slowing down.

Sherry leads City of London's policy and trade & investment strategy for Asia.

Concerns over trade imbalances, alleged trade - rule violations, subsidization and state - owned enterprises, metastasizing industrial policies, discriminatory treatment of non-Chinese companies, and other forms of trade and investment protectionism have preoccupied Washington for a decade — ever since the United States limped out of a debilitating recession to find that China had supplanted it as the world's largest manufacturer and had set its sights on leapfrogging the United States, at all costs, to the technological fore.

These clauses exist in thousands of international trade and investment deals and are used by multinational companies from rich countries to sue governments when policy decisions interfere with their investments.

However, assuming that trade tensions would be kept under control, we believe the policy adjustment would improve the overall business environment, drive investment, and accelerate economic activity.

The United States» chief trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, who testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday, indicated that the administration was specifically concerned about Chinese policies that compel American companies to share technology when they make investments in China.

Brian leads the Council's work on international trade, investment, fiscal and monetary policy issues.

Registered investment adviser Structured Portfolio Management, L.L.C. and two affiliated investment advisers have agreed to settle SEC charges stemming from allegedly inadequate compliance policies and procedures that resulted in improper trade allocations among the funds they advised and failure to disclose a change of strategy to fund investors.

But joining the TPP also meant effectively renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), with the United States under onerous terms of entry that put Canada's other traditional defensive areas on the negotiating table (including Canadian content in media, intellectual property regime preferences, telecommunications ownership policies, and remaining investment restrictions), with little prospect of any valuable concessions from the United States.

But technology transfers and investment restrictions are not conventional trade, says Dean Baker, economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, a nonpartisan think tank.

With more than 25 years of experience in international trade, investment, finance, and M&A, he is an asset for eCoinomic.net ensuring the highest degree of compliance and adherence to all relevant government policies towards blockchain technology.

The policy issue is simple: how can goods flow most easily between Pacific Rim trade and investment partners of Canadian industry?

Nor have we yet deployed a comprehensive set of policies to support the rebalancing of the U.S. economy toward a growth path based more on business investment, trade and broad - based income gains than the type of asset price gains and credit - fuelled consumption, which dominated the last business cycle.

«Following World War II the U.S. followed a very enlightened policy of free trade and free investment,» Freeman said.

We should not blame this entirely on trade and U.S. capital investments, but the policies that led to this drop were connected with Mexico's financial relations to the outside world.