Donald Trump asks arch protectionist Robert Lighthizer to run US trade policy
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World Trade Organisation
The Irish Times view on EU tariffs on Chinese EVs: efforts neeeded to avert trade wars
The EU tariff hikes on Chinese electric vehicles are expected to come into force at the beginning of November but a negotiated settlement remains possible
What will the EU’s new Chinese car tariff mean for buyers?
New tariffs will vary by manufacturer, but European car makers deem the measures pointless, even counterproductive
Three big international headwinds that could derail Ireland
Sunak’s Rwanda immigration plan, the election of Donald Trump in the US and a stagnating euro zone economy could all be big problems for us
Biden official claims Ireland changed alcohol labelling rules after US pressure
Objections at World Trade Organisation committee led Ireland to change how measure are applied, US trade representative said in report
EU set to ban forced-labour products with China in its sights
Provisional deal empowers Brussels to investigate and destroy products and could raise trade tensions with Beijing
The global trade system is in desperate need of an overhaul
Our understanding of comparative advantage is confused and damaging
Irish exports slump 6% in 2023 amid global trade slowdown
Declines particularly evident in pharma sector, according to CSO data
Department of Health was urged to show how alcohol label law did not breach WTO rules
Ireland's alcohol labelling law has been raised at the World Trade Organisation, with concerns that it may pose a barrier to trade
The West shouldn’t give up on ‘gentle commerce’ just yet
Although it has been strained in recent years, the link between trade and political liberalisation still holds
Ireland’s plan to bring in health warnings on alcohol products will ‘reduce harm globally’
Eurocare, alliance of 51 organisations trying to reduce alcohol-related harm in Europe, likens move to workplace smoking ban
Alcohol label wars: Ireland’s new warning law faces fight at World Trade Organisation
Cuba has objected on behalf of its rum producers, calling planned cancer warning labels ‘alarmist’ and against EU law
Michael McDowell: We fret about bilingual labels on beer cans, yet ignore gambling
There’s no logic in our health policy approach, which gyrates from one issue or fad to another
Waging war on global trade will be costly
Martin Wolf: The US risks reversing nine decades of hugely successful policy that lifted tens of millions out of poverty
WTO approves vaccine-patent waiver to help combat coronavirus pandemic
Deal delivers a significant blow to vaccine manufacturers but some say it doesn’t go far enough
Donegal tweed could get protected status under EU plan
Initiative aimed at boosting employment and weeding out cheap competition
After six long toxic years, a civilised debate about EU and Brexit
London Letter: Light cast on exit from body in which UK not ‘influential founder member’
African fashion goes global – and takes root in Ireland
Meet the designers behind the businesses here that are responding to surging demand
Cliff Taylor: What would be the economic impact of the UK triggering Article 16?
Smart Money: The risk is the free-trade agreement negotiated so painstakingly could fall apart
US and EU end Trump-era steel trade war
Deal lauded as reset in relations under Biden administration that will boost trade
Africa’s new Covid wave ‘like nothing we’ve seen before’
Just 1.2% of the African population are fully vaccinated, according to the WHO
Carbon border tax would be a climate change ‘persuader’
Common feature of all proposals is a substantial tax on emissions from fossil fuels
Transition to a greener economy needs to accelerate – but how?
Key pressure facing businesses and governments is the pace of required action
Will patent waiver really deliver Covid vaccine worldwide?
Cantillon: Balancing costs of research and needs of poorer countries is a challenge
Mixed views in EU on US-backed vaccine rights waiver
Supporters see waiver as vital in supply of vaccines to developing countries
Government and big pharma face clash on Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver
Two Ministers back US support for patent waiver opposed by pharmaceutical industry
Biden government backs waiving of vaccine intellectual property rights
President Higgins welcomes move as one of ‘immense moral significance in international policy’
Pandemic to be prolonged if vaccine knowledge not shared, says report
Six pharmaceutical plants in Ireland capable of producing vaccines if given knowldge, report states
EU and US agree to suspend tariffs on billions of euro worth of trade
Boost for Kerrygold and Baileys as US tariffs lifted
Call for Ireland to support making vaccine technology openly available
Irish organisations’ open letter to Taoiseach says ‘united action’ needed on Covid-19
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G7 leaders promise to ensure poorer countries have access to vaccines
Group did not agree on an approach to share stocks of Covid-19 vaccines
Archbishop Diarmuid Martin: The life and times of a Dublin prelate
From Cabinteely curate to Archbishop of Dublin
The Irish Times view on the EU-China investment treaty: what price a trade deal?
EU “strategic autonomy” has been central to the European response to Donald Trump’s go-it-alone diplomacy
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