GLOBAL BUSINESS COALITION MEMBERS NEWS

CBI at B20: Director-General delivers timely messages on Brexit
Highlighted areas where the UK has leading edge ideas on the global stage

CCC wraps up Canadian representation at B20 Tokyo Summit
CCC joined by seven Canadian businesses from different sectors

Confindustria at B20 – Free trade, innovation and sustainability priority for industry
Deepened the policies and actions necessary to make the society more inclusive

FKI Chairman Huh Chang-soo attends B20 Tokyo Summit
Civilian diplomatic activities with Japanese, US and UK delegations

FKI Chairman Huh Chang-soo meets Toshihiro Nikai, Secretary-General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party
Requests joint responses to global trade issues such as the spread of protectionism

BusinessEurope: No-deal must be off the table now
There is no time to lose – Politicians need to act responsibly

CII releases manifesto providing an economic roadmap for the incoming government
Manifesto envisages a continued high pace of reforms

CCC delegation represents Canada at Business-20 Summit in Tokyo
Priorities – digital trade & e-commerce, tackling unfair industrial subsidies & reforming the WTO

BDI: Global Growth Outlook 03/2019
Growth or recession? Global economy at a crossroads

CEOE: Argentinian Vice President encourages Spanish entrepreneurs to invest in the country
Spanish businessmen offer support for economic measures adopted by the government

Ai Group welcomes signing of Indonesia Australia economic partnership agreement
You can’t have a buyer without a seller or an exporter without an importer, it has to be a partnership

TUSIAD views on Turkey’s European Union integration process
Our challenges are common, our solutions should also be common and coordinated

CEOE: President of Peru highlights reforms and competitiveness during State visit
Need to simplify administrative procedures & develop the local capital market emphasized

USCC launches new digital platform to help businesses start, run and grow
CO— was built specifically for ambitious, growth-minded business owners

USCC: Leading trade associations and businesses launch USMCA Coalition
Group will advocate for agreement’s approval in Congress

BDI: Brexit – British politicians should not postpone decisions any longer
The question of renegotiation is off the table as far as companies are concerned

MEDEF launches its campaign “Thank you Europe”
To demonstrate that Europe’s purpose is not for the few but for all, everywhere

CBI: Unwelcome surprise – Japan & Turkey trade deals not rolled over under no deal
Many companies unaware their relationships across the globe at risk from a no deal Brexit

TUSIAD: Simone Kaslowski elected President at 49th General Assembly
Murat Özyeğin, Mehmet Tara and Bahadır Balkır elected Vice Presidents

CCC: Calls for tax system to keep up with the economy of tomorrow
Canada’s tax system is not prepared to support businesses in today’s pace of economic change

MEDEF International’s digital taskforce goes to India
Opportunity for the French firms to showcase their expertise

Ai Group supports global initiative to reform WTO
Innes Willox led discussions on Digitalisation at GBC 5th Plenary Meeting

USCC: Donohue to serve on American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
Board will help guide the National Council for the American Worker

FKI to host GBC Plenary Meeting 6th edition in Seoul in 2020
Korea to reinforce role as bridge between advanced & emerging economies

CNI presents 5 proposals to reduce barriers to Brazilian exports in the WTO
Non-tariff barriers reduce Brazilian exports by 14% per year

US Chamber releases 2019 International IP Index
Report lays out IP Roadmap for 21st century knowledge-based economy

BDI: Jefta is a political and economic milestone
Jefta free trade agreement between the EU and Japan will apply from February

CCC: Big data, big opportunity, but Canada has to get it right
Report comes as the federal government is reviewing Canada’s data governance laws

Ai Group 2019 Business Prospects report: Leadership needed as economy softens
The report identifies key risks for businesses from inside Australia including

CII launches the India Business Disability Network (IBDN)
IBDN is a unique platform for companies to enable inclusion