Tag: free trade agreements

UK’s 1st Post-Brexit Free Trade Deals With Australia and New Zealand Kick In

The UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand came into force at midnight on Wednesday, removing tariffs on all UK goods exports Down Under. The Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Act concluded the negotiations over the UK first trade deals after the country left the European Union in 2020. Under the deals’ terms tariffs…


Taiwan an Indispensable Strength to CPTPP’s Future Success

Commentary More than two decades ago, I ran an import business of home appliances in Taiwan. It was in the midst of the Taiwan Economic Miracle Era when it was named one of Four Asian Tiger nations. I came to Australia with my family and continued managing my import business. From my experiences in Australia,…


Farmers Should Be ‘Positive Not Fearful’ of Australia Deal, Says Trade Minister

A trade minister has claimed UK farmers should be “positive not fearful” of a proposed UK-Australia free trade agreement. Greg Hands struck an optimistic tone in the Commons, despite fears raised by MPs on both sides of the House representing rural areas about the impact a deal could have on UK farming. Hands said the…