Tag: Trade
EU deal spells end for Australian 'champagne'
The European Union and Australia have signed a new trade agreement that will better protect EU wine labelling and ease the certification of Australian wines entering the 27-nation bloc.[MORE]
Cherry export boost
Tasmanian cherry growers are celebrating changes to Japanese quarantine restrictions that are expected to net them millions of dollars in new exports. [MORE]
OPEC may defer third output cut, ministers say
OPEC ministers said they were likely to defer a decision on fresh output cuts until next month.[MORE]
Bowler urges bulk exports ban rethink
Independent Kalgoorlie MP John Bowler is urging the Premier to reverse a decision to ban bulk exports from the Esperance Port.[MORE]
Pacific, EU talks to focus on development
Pacific Island countries and the European Union (EU) will restart free trade talks today in Port Moresby.[MORE]
Mexico leader urges Obama on free trade
Mexican President Felipe Calderon warned US President-elect Barack Obama against revising the North American Free Trade Agreement, saying it would send more Mexicans across US borders.[MORE]
APEC leaders in agreement on financial crisis response
APEC leaders have pledged not to raise trade or investment barriers in the next 12 months in response to the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Free trade: Aust joins Asia-Pacific talks
Australia will join negotiations for a free trade agreement across the Asia-Pacific.[MORE]
Govt undecided on nickel export move
The Western Australian Government says it has not decided whether to endorse the Esperance Port's move to end the bulk export of nickel.[MORE]
Proposed lead shipments spark protest in Fremantle
Up to 200 people have turned out in to protest against the shipping of lead through the Port of Fremantle.[MORE]
Fuel drives import increase
Imports into Australia rose in October from September driven by higher fuel imports. [MORE]
Financial crisis takes toll on fish exports
The Lakes Entrance Fisherman's Co-op says exports have not picked up, despite the weak Australian dollar.[MORE]
Crean up-beat on world trade deal
Australia's Trade Minister says a world trade deal can be finalised by the end of the year. [MORE]
Rudd praises China, India involvement in G20 talks
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the involvement of emerging economies like China and India in the G20 talks in Washington is an important step in solving the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Pacific nations push for European kava trade resumption
Pacific Island nations are a step closer to resuming the trade of kava with European nations.[MORE]
Chamber up-beat despite iron ore demand drop
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia says there is a positive side to the drop in Chinese demand for iron ore.[MORE]
Rio cutbacks 'will not' affect royalties
The WA Premier Colin Barnett says he does not believe there will be any drop in Government royalties as a result of Rio Tinto's decision cut production at its Pilbara operations.[MORE]
Uranium export unpopular amongst Australians: survey
A new poll suggests a majority of Australians are against the export of uranium to countries that have nuclear weapons. [MORE]
Turnbull warns of Obama's 'protectionist' economic policy
Malcolm Turnbull has warned of possible consequences for Australia in US President-elect Barack Obama's economic policy. [MORE]
Dried fruit producers fight against cheap Greek imports
Australian dried fruits producers have won the first stage of their case against the dumping of Greek currants on the Australian market.[MORE]
Ramos-Horta hails Obama victory, urges more trade
East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta says Barack Obama's election as the US President is a turning point in American history, as it shows that the country's society has moved away from the racial discrimination and exclusion of the past.[MORE]
Obama will 'resist protectionist trade policies': economist
A leading economist says Australia should not be concerned about an increase in protectionist trade policies in the United States, when Barack Obama takes over the presidency.[MORE]
Trade surplus jumps to almost $1.5b
In some rare good economic news, Australia has posted its second biggest monthly trade surplus on record.[MORE]
Chinese using global crisis to invest in raw materials
A stock market analyst says the global economic crisis is likely to encourage Chinese investment in some of the state's junior miners.[MORE]
NZ online trade soars as recession starts to grip
In New Zealand, where a recession has already been declared, cash-strapped locals are being forced to sell their prized possessions to make ends meet.[MORE]
