EU and US edge closer to Covid vaccine patent waiver
Agreement opposed by industry must be accepted by WTO’s 164 states before it is adopted
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Leaders unable to resolve ongoing row over proposals from South Africa and India at the WTO for a temporary patent waiver
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Concerns raised about EU’s proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism
Biden government backs waiving of vaccine intellectual property rights
President Higgins welcomes move as one of ‘immense moral significance in international policy’
Call for Ireland to support making vaccine technology openly available
Irish organisations’ open letter to Taoiseach says ‘united action’ needed on Covid-19
‘Damage limitation’ the priority as Brexit talks overtaken by Covid-19
Deal on fish urged as time runs short to avoid deep disruption in less than a fortnight
UK ports chaos concentrates minds on abyss of no-deal Brexit
Good fisheries deal would allow Johnson to show flexibility on other outstanding issues
Latest Brexit offer ‘selling EU fishing communities down the river’, Barnier told
EU and UK at loggerheads on the future rights of EU fishing fleets in British seas
Brexit: Fish thwarts deal in 'last crucial hours' of talks
Truck queues build up at British ports as Johnson says country prepared for no-deal
Paying 15c more for a loaf after Brexit? Irish bakeries eye flour beyond Britain
Plans to stockpile and source alternative supplies from EU, and mitigate UK tariffs
Raab says EU finding it difficult to ‘let go of its control over the UK’
UK wants to be ‘treated like any other independent self-respecting democracy’
Supports for food exporters being considered in event of no-deal Brexit
Government looking to repurpose schemes set up to help businesses cope with Covid-19
What will a no-deal Brexit mean for Ireland's economy and businesses?
As the final deadline looms what is at stake for the economy, businesses and jobs
US passes new Covid-19 milestone with 3,000 deaths in one day
Food and Drug Administration holds key meeting to consider approving Pfizer vaccine
Investors buy shares first and ask questions later on vaccine news
Biden victory and Pfizer coronavirus vaccine announcement see share prices surge
Bake-off soy sauce tweet backfires for UK trade ministry
Department tried to piggyback on Japan-themed episode of Great British Bake Off
Brexit: Michel Barnier urges talks, saying deal ‘within reach’
EU negotiator underlines that ball is in UK’s court to restart trade deal negotiations
EU given green light to hit US with tariffs in Airbus-Boeing ruling
Brussels calls for final settlement to 16-year aircraft dispute
Nigerian, South Korean women to vie for WTO leadership
Winner will replace Brazilian Roberto Azevedo who stepped down earlier than expected
Hit to Irish economy from coronavirus likely to be minimal, Central Bank says
Unexpectedly robust exports shielding economy from full extent of shock – bulletin
Brexit ‘no deal’ scenario poses serious threat to Irish farmers
Irish dairy exports are less reliant on the UK market than our beef exports
Battered sterling sinks to more than 5-month low against euro
Move comes as UK and EU prepare for emergency Brexit talks
How three Irish exporters are facing the prospect of a hard Brexit
Deal or no deal, Silverhill Foods, Postwest and CombiLift are prepped for January
US and EU sign rare trade agreement to reduce tariffs on range of products
‘Mutually beneficial agreement’ will be positive for both economies, Phil Hogan says
The Irish Times view on the dual threat of coronavirus and Brexit
The possibility remains of a perfect storm of two major shocks
EU bids for greater access to Chinese markets
Struggle to balance trade priorities with concerns over Hong Kong
Phil Hogan comes under pressure to declare intent on WTO role
Some EU member states would regret loss of a man seen as bulwark against protectionism
Chanelle enters US market, Compass delivers food, and EY’s awards
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Johnson and EC president to meet amid deadlock gloom
Sides at impasse on issues including fair competition, fisheries and security
Chris Johns: Ireland needs to prepare for Britain to go full WTO
With no trade deal in sight, it is still unclear what Brexit will mean for the Irish Sea border
Phil Hogan confirms he is weighing bid to become WTO chief
Most EU member states favour picking one unity nominee who bloc would then support
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