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EU and UK reach initial agreement Brexit terms, making way for trade negotiations. 

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 It may be smaller, but the new TPP is still a big deal

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 It may be smaller, but the new TPP is still a big deal

Deborah Elms talks new TPP agreement
The executive director of Asian Trade Centre, a Singapore-based consultancy, writes that given the generally open nature of the U.S. economy, most companies from TPP 11 states already enjoy easy access to the U.S.  Meanwhile, the 20 suspended provisions of the original TPP constitute just 28 of the 622 pages of the negotiated text. The rest of the agreement remains untouched.  Her analysis can be found here.

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Japan prepares for TPP, EU trade accords

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Financial Post:  Trudeau’s TPP strategy bad for Canada

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EBA to Leave London For Paris after Brexit

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Mexico and Canada Push Back on US NAFTA Demands

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CNN: New Pacific trade deal could leave U.S. playing catchup

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Fed Nominee Quarles Seen with Hope by European Central Bankers

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Fed Nominee Quarles Seen with Hope by European Central Bankers

Randal Quarles has central bankers optimistic about capital standards - on Chris Brummer's minilateralism
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Randal Quarles is seen by European central bankers as somebody who could help break the deadlock on global capital rules. Regulators were close to a deal in Santiago, Chile over a year ago. But Trump has leaned against global agreements since his campaign. Why are central bankers optimistic?

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Mexico’s Economy Minister Wants to Shift Focus Away from Trade Deficits

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Mexico's Economy Minister Wants to Shift Focus Away from Trade Deficits

Mexico economy trade minister comments on NAFTA on Chris Brummer's site MiniLateralism
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The United States, Mexico and Canada are gearing up to re-negotiate NAFTA. President Trump is calling for a smaller trade deficit (the trade deficit from the U.S. to Mexico is $64 Billion).

Mexico relies heavily on the U.S. because 80% of its exports are sold to the United States. Mexico’s economy minister argues if NAFTA is abandoned, the U.S. trade deficit could rise even higher.

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