Tag: Trade

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...

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...

The forum was established to help resolve long-standing bilateral issues and align American and European policies...

The IPEF is the main economic pillar in the Administration’s broader Indo-Pacific Strategy...

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...

Climate policy, trade and human rights will be defining features and they have become three inflammable ingredients in shaping the bilateral relationship...

The following are some thoughts I shared on technology’s central role in China's 14th Five-Year Plan and implications for businesses...

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...

Read and download APCO's full report on RCEP, which includes country-specific analysis from APCO Worldwide’s consultants on the responses from around the region...

APCO observed some noticeable changes on the ground that present opportunities for foreign companies to leverage the CIIE for public affairs purposes...

Recent presidential tweets “ordering” U.S. companies to begin looking for alternatives to manufacturing in China raised many questions and concerns among business leaders. Looking forward, it’s critical for corporate leaders to stay informed and be prepared to act...

In the wake of Europe’s seismic political shifts, it is more important than ever to understand Brussels...

Settlers of Catan is an apt metaphor for the geopolitical developments that accompany China’s rise to the world stage...

Potential U.S. team for talks with China reflects a lack of coherent strategy, while China is cautious and anticipates a long process...

What do a number of Italian football clubs, Greek ports, German enterprises, and prime UK real estate have in common? They were all the targets of Chinese investment in the last few years...

The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China could have serious consequences for auto manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers in both markets...

Danish pharmaceutical executives read President Donald Trump's tweets with great trepidation. And there is a very good reason for that...

Each Davos presents a fascinating learning and comparative perspective: on evolving global policy issues and business initiatives, disruptive technologies, innovators, but most importantly puts in perspective all of these trends and their implications on our society at large...

The state's propaganda machine was out in force to push a message of pageantry of many nations, not just China...

For the United States and China, the only way forward is to seek peaceful coexistence through piecemeal compromise...