European Economic Area Explained for Expats
The EEA or European Economic Area is a trade and economic zone covering 30 countries in Europe. The underlying agreement between the countries is that
US/China Trade Deal Really Isn’t That Amazing
Politicians and the markets have doubts that US President Donald Trump’s ‘amazing’ deal with China will last. Trump has hailed the deal as great for
How Trump’s Trade War Hurts The World Economy
World stock markets are suffering from volatile trading mainly due to the trade war between the US and China. But what is a trade war
Trump And Juncker Are Heroes For Zero Trade Deal
Much maligned US President Donald Trump and European Union negotiator Jean-Claude Juncker went from zero to hero when they pulled off a deal to avert
Brexit Cat-And-Mouse Game In Bid To Gain Upper Hand
Britain and the European Union are playing a desperate cat-and-mouse game to try and gain the upper hand in negotiations ahead of trade talks. In
Balls, Cake And Cherry Picking – The Brexit Clichés
While the politicians indulge in a bout of mutual back patting after Britain and the EU finally found some common ground in Brexit talks, let’s
Bosses Sign Up To Secrecy Pact Over Brexit Borders
Ferries, trains and ports could grind to a halt if no Brexit deal is reached with the European Union, fear logistics company bosses. Time is
Brexit Briefing – How Much Trade Does Britain Have With The EU?
A major benefit of European Union membership is that Britain can freely trade with the other 27 countries in the bloc. But while enjoying tariff-free
Brexit – Crucial Talks To Shape How Transition Will Work
This is a crucial week in Brexit talks as both sides reconvene after a long break to lay the foundations for Britain’s transitional arrangements on
EU Fears Split Over Trade Talk Dilemma
EU leaders fear that their united front on negotiating a Brexit trade deal with Britain may crumble as countries within the bloc face a ‘prisoner’s
Brexit Brinkmanship As Talks Are Deadlocked
Brexit talks are locked in stalemate over disagreements about how much the UK should pay the EU as a divorce settlement. The latest round of
Brexit Article 50 Is Gone – Say Hello To Article 218
The Brexit row over parallel trade talks and the ‘divorce bill’ as Britain leaves the European Union is down to interpretation. So far, the focus
Free Trade Trumps Maverick Politicians
Popular politics and a move away from free trade are the biggest risks facing investors, according to fund managers. The big issues are Britain leaving