Sentences with phrase «trade measures countries»

I've been reading a lot in the news lately about the different protectionist trade measures countries around the world are taking in the name of safeguarding their local growers, producers and manufacturers.

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According to a report published jointly by the OECD, World Trade Organization and the UN Conference on Trade and Development in late October, G20 countries have generally avoided introducing measures restricting foreign investment since the recent financial crisis and, indeed, have continued to eliminate existing restrictions.

A number of U.S. policymakers have sought to justify stoking a trade war with China in recent weeks, saying it is «unfair» for the world's biggest economy to have a current account deficit — which measures the flow of goods, services and investments into and out of the country — with Beijing.

China's ambassador to the United States explained to CNBC on Tuesday evening why his country was striking back against U.S. trade measures.

Trump would also instruct the US trade representative to notify Mexico and Canada of the administration's intention to propose amendments to the deal, which, as CNN reported, «could include measures on currency manipulation, lumber, country - of - origin labeling and environmental and safety standards.»

Additionally, retaliatory measures from other countries could spark a trade war.

«If the U.S. does take protectionist measures, then other countries are likely to take justifiable retaliatory actions against U.S. companies that have an advantage... in fields such as finance and high - tech, leading to a tit - for - tat trade war that benefits no one,» it said.

The World Trade Organization provides substantial leeway for countries to pursue trade measures in their national security interest, but few countries have tested those permissTrade Organization provides substantial leeway for countries to pursue trade measures in their national security interest, but few countries have tested those permisstrade measures in their national security interest, but few countries have tested those permissions.

Yet the legal review of the trade measure had not been completed and, as of Thursday morning, White House advisers were still discussing various outcomes for tariff levels and which countries could be included, according to people familiar with the deliberations.

The Chinese government has already shut down exchanges in China, but it was recently reported to be taking even further measures against new forms of online trading as well as Bitcoin mining operations in the country.

The measures are Mr. Trump's strongest trade action yet against a country that he says is responsible for thousands of lost American jobs and billions in lost revenues.

Moreover, the ability of US firms to compete in international markets is also affected by external factors such as exchange rates and the trade measures of other countries, including those determined by international trade agreements and global trade rules.

You're implying in your article that after taking trade measures against Mexico, the U.S. is going to just stand around and do nothing about other surplus countries.

He would also have the US Trade Representative notify Mexico and Canada that the US intends to propose some amendments to the treaty, which could include measures on currency manipulation, lumber, country of origin labeling and environmental and safety standards.

However, turnover ratios, which measure trading volumes divided by outstanding amounts, broadly gauge differences across countries in both sovereign and corporate bond markets (Graph 2, left - hand panel).

The measures, targeting $ 50 billion worth of soybeans, cars and other goods, were the latest move in the countries» escalating trade confrontation.

Measuring trade in gross terms, rather than examining the value - add inputs from countries along the supply chain, fails to tell us the whole story of where commodities actually came from and where they went.

The ISDS chapter in a trade agreement of a country where you are considering doing business or investing could act as a shield against any arbitrary foreign government measures that would negatively impact your business.

Moreover, because these new proposed measures target imports from all countries that supply steel or aluminum to the US market, several or perhaps even all those countries may seek to initiate proceedings against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO), which enforces the GATT.

While the biggest winners from the original 12 - member TPP — Vietnam and Japan — stood to see their conventionally measured gains from trade sharply reduced, countries with existing FTAs with the United States, including Canada, stood to see their gains increase as their existing preferential access to the US market would not be eroded and they would not have to share trade gains in other TPP markets with the United States.

However, both countries have since put the clampdown on digital currency trading, with China taking more extreme measures.

G20 countries agreed to extend the moratorium on new protectionist trade measures from 2014 to 2016 (the so - called «standstill clause»).

The president also urged D - 8 leaders to prioritise incentives and measures aimed at increasing trade and investments among member - countries.

«As the D - 8, we need to intensify our activities with a view to enhancing various measures and incentives introduced to promote trade and assist the business communities from Member - States to invest in our countries and widen our cooperation.

If countries wish to raise the price of alcoholic drinks the European Court has said this can be done through other less restrictive trade measures, including tax and duty.

The Minister of Trade and Industry Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen who was in the house said the Free Trade Area will constitute the single largest trading block in the world measured by the number of countries that are participating in the trading block.

Countries that are not directly affected should not impose trade or travel measures over and above what is recommended by WHO.

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«Russian markets stopped trading for a second day after emergency funding measures by the government failed to halt the biggest stock rout since the country's debt default and currency devaluation a decade ago.

Warren Buffett's favored measure is «the market value of all publicly traded securities as a percentage of the country's business — that is, as a percentage of GNP.»

Forex trading Inflation indicators measure the inflation level of a specific country's currency in a given time.

Trade flows to measure the net of imports and exports of a particular country, and the effects that such flows can have on a nation's currency.

Economies in Emerging Markets generally are heavily dependent upon international trade and, accordingly, have been and may continue to be affected adversely by trade barriers, exchange controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade.

The economies of developing countries generally are heavily dependent upon international trade and, accordingly, have been and may continue to be adversely affected by trade barriers, exchange or currency controls, managed adjustments in relative currency values and other protectionist measures imposed or negotiated by the countries with which they trade.

• Provide a clear, evidence - based explanation of the role played by different parts of the energy sector in causing air pollution • Present detailed projections of the energy sector and related air quality pathways in different countries and sectors, based on known energy, climate and air quality policies, and the key implications for policymakers • Identify additional policy measures that can materially improve the outlook for energy - related air pollution, examining both the co-benefits and trade - offs with other energy and climate objectives • Based on analysis of different policy options, distil the key findings of the report into a clear set of implications and recommendations for policymakers

The leaked draft of the regulatory coherence chapter of the Trans Pacific Partnership trade agreement encourages countries joining the pact to conduct regulatory impact assessments or RIAs when developing regulations, including environmental measures, which have more than a minimal cost burden on business and the economy.

The modeling indicates that, even absent the mitigating allocation measures, total annual emission leakage to unregulated countries associated with a cap - and - trade program & rsquo; s impacts on the international competitiveness of domestic & ldquo; trade - vulnerable & rdquo; industries is likely to be only on the order of 10 MMTCO2e.

1. Determination of which industries will likely be eligible for the energy - intensive, trade - exposed (EITE) industry allocations provided in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (HR 2454);
2. Assessment of the potential impacts of this legislation on EITE industries;
3. Identification of additional data that would be useful for determining trade impacts, allocation requirements, and greenhouse gas emission in other countries; and
4. The other measures within ACES that could help to mitigate the effects of a cap - and - trade system on EITE industries.

Market analysts point out that carbon trading schemes, if adopted globally, would need a set of common accounting principles and an agreed way of measuring and verifying each country's emissions.

Through this work, the Council seeks to inform policymakers as to what extent countries should address non-tariff measures to improve trade conditions, and eliminate unnecessary additional costs to trade, ultimately fostering national economic development.

This article examines whether a greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme has the potential to bring parties into conflict with the WTO provisions in dealing with the initial allocation of permits, non-compliance with emissions targets, emissions trading system enlargement, and trade measures against non-members of an emissions trading club, and relates the discussion to joint implementation with developing countries.

Trade measures that impose duties on imports from nonparticipating countries are likely to be the most useful instrument for overcoming free riding and inducing participation.

It basically argued that foreign trade was fine, but that you should measure goods by a combination of how much co2 they emit in shipping, versus how much economic benefit they brought to the producer countries — high value, non-perishable goods like wine, craft items etc that could be shipped by sea came out very well.

We learned from Mexico and the US that a voluntary offset mechanism for industry and trade is not only an important way to start measuring a country's baseline, it can also be a great marketing tool for companies to increase their status among customers.

Irrespective of political positioning, market competitiveness is pushing industries to adopt a variety of measures to reduce their emissions, especially those who are global players both through their presence by investment in other countries or are in trade relations.

In negotiating objectives, the Office of the United States Trade Representative said it wanted to «establish rules to ensure that NAFTA countries do not impose measures that restrict cross-border data flows and do not require the use or installation of local computing facilities.»

When it comes to prevention, for example, he cites international trade measures aimed at bringing greater certainty to countries that their efforts at controlling greenhouse gas emissions won't fall victim to trade challenges.

Advising América Móvil in its ICSID additional facility arbitration against Colombia under the Mexico - Colombia free trade agreement, arising from measures taken against its subsidiary, Comcel, the largest telecommunications provider in the country.

Finally, if Country A determines Country B is using unfair trade measures, Country A may retaliate proportionately.

Also, measures may be taken against Country B to offset costs to Country A caused by unfair trade practices of Country B.