Tag: Trade
The G20’s IMEC Initiative: An Alternative Trade Corridor to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The recent G20 summit in New Delhi witnessed the launch of a $20 billion India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), an ambitious multi-pronged network aiming to connect goods and services between Europe and Asia—via the Middle East—more sustainably and efficiently...
Read MoreWhat Does Latin America’s Prioritization Mean for Business?
As Latin American leaders put Latin America first and take more control of their national resources and industries, private sector representatives should use this opportunity...
Read MoreEU-U.S. Transatlantic Relations: Navigating Uncertain Times
The United States and the European Union (EU) have enjoyed a long-term strategic political, economic and trade partnership for many decades. However, the last few years have been challenging for several reasons and it’s evident on both sides of the Atlantic that these two need to strengthen their dialogue and cooperation if they want to keep their strategic relationship alive and well functioning...
Read MoreImpact of the Israel-Lebanon Maritime Agreement
APCO's Tel Aviv team breaks down the business and policy impact of the a timely agreement made without true diplomatic relations between the two countries...
Read MoreThe U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council
The forum was established to help resolve long-standing bilateral issues and align American and European policies...
Read MoreWhat Can—And Can’t—Be Said After the Launch of Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
The IPEF is the main economic pillar in the Administration’s broader Indo-Pacific Strategy...
Read MoreIndia-UAE Trade Agreement: A Win-Win Deal For Both
The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE is set to be a template for future trade agreements that both the nations are planning to sign with other countries. This report captures what is in store for multinationals in the India-UAE CEPA...
Read MorePlaying with Fire: Why We Need to Decouple Climate, Trade and Human Rights
Climate policy, trade and human rights will be defining features and they have become three inflammable ingredients in shaping the bilateral relationship...
Read MoreTechnological Self-Sufficiency in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan
The following are some thoughts I shared on technology’s central role in China's 14th Five-Year Plan and implications for businesses...
Read MoreWhat Businesses Can Expect from the Biden Administration’s First 100 Days
It’s going to be a packed first 100 days for the Biden administration, setting the tone for an eventful four years. There’s much for business leaders to be optimistic about—a return to rules-based trade; more predictability; and more balanced and less mercantilist policymaking. And while some new geo-commercial risks will undoubtedly arise, there should be tremendous opportunities for savvy cross-border trade and investment...
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