GLOBAL BUSINESS COALITION MEMBERS NEWS

USCC: President Donohue’s statement on $200 billion in new tariffs on China
The U.S. should continue working with its allies to seek alternative solutions

BusinessEurope: EU should authorise companies to self-certify medium risk level products
European Parliament advances fight against Europe’s cyberthreats

Ai Group: Skilling – A National Imperative – new report reveals major skill gaps
Findings from Ai Group’s 2018 Workforce Development Needs Survey Report

CEOE: Antonio Garamendi announces his candidacy for presidency
General Assembly to elect new president will convene on Nov 21, 2018

CBI: Time for employers to place workplace health & wellbeing front of mind
New survey analysis in partnership with Bupa and HCA Healthcare

USCC releases privacy principles after industry-wide discussion
A clear, single set of rules & regulations will bring best results for consumers and businesses

CCC launches Coalition to Keep Trade Free to advocate for freer trade
Building the case for a modernized North American Free Trade Agreement

CCC and USCC welcome continuation of NAFTA negotiations
Achieving a trilateral agreement remains a priority for both organizations

Ai Group welcomes signing of Indonesia Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership
The agreement will prompt many companies to have another look at the Indonesian market

CBI responds to the publication of the government’s export strategy
Expanding trade is fundamental to creating new jobs, raising productivity and increasing prosperity

MEDEF celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Summer University
More than 7,000 business people and entrepreneurs took part in the event

USCC: Statement from USKBC on US investigation of potential auto tariffs
Imposing these tariffs would deal a staggering blow to exports and investment

BDI: A new agenda for transatlantic relations
BDI proposes an eight-point-plan for the coming negotiations

TUSIAD and TOBB issue joint statement on economic situation in Turkey
Economy in a delicate period due to global developments and internal dynamics

CBI: Open and controlled – A new approach to immigration after Brexit
Companies want to see a new approach that remains open enough to grow the UK economy

CCC responds to the diplomatic and trade tension between Canada & Saudi Arabia
The citizens of both countries stand to gain much more from constructive engagement

CII: New export opportunities for India in trade with US and China
Strategize trade dialogue with US taking into account India’s competitive advantage

AiG: Business and Industry united in calling for an end to energy uncertainty
Business and industry need policy certainty and stability in the energy sector

USCC: Indo-Pacific fastest-growing and most dynamic region on earth
Several priorities critical to regaining U.S. market share in the Indo-Pacific

BusinessEurope: EU-US trade relations – reason has prevailed
Agenda for talks to de-escalate the current trade conflict is the right one

Ai Group attends RCEP Trade Negotiating Committee meeting in Bangkok
RCEP, when signed, will be the largest trading bloc in the world, covering 30% of global trade

BDI: EU and US must apply the emergency brake in the trade dispute
International trade disputes must be dealt with and resolved within the WTO framework

TUSIAD – Brookings Institution panel on Transatlantic relations
TUSIAD Secretary General Bahadir Kaleagasi delivered the opening remarks

BusinessEurope: EU and Japan strong message to the world – we believe in trade
EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement is a milestone in international trade

CEOE: Joaquim Gay de Montellà leads delegation to Malaysia and Indonesia
Main goal to identify business and investment opportunities to strengthen cooperation

CBI: Business has responded to the UK Government’s Brexit White Paper
‘Protecting jobs and investment should be the guiding star’

TUSIAD: 4th Turkey-Europe future forum training program
A training program for 33 young leaders from Turkey, Germany and Europe

MEDEF: 65 companies join “Act4nature” initiative to protect, enhance & restore biodiversity
Commitment of ten points to embed biodiversity in every aspect of business

BDI: Escalating transatlantic trade conflict: Trump threatens EU with tariffs on cars
US Investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on automobiles

CBI Director-General, Carolyn Fairbairn’s response to the Chequers Summit
Business will welcome the fact the Government has reached agreement