EU and US edge closer to Covid vaccine patent waiver
Agreement opposed by industry must be accepted by WTO’s 164 states before it is adopted
The Irish Times view on EU-Africa relations: vaccine issue remains unresolved
Leaders unable to resolve ongoing row over proposals from South Africa and India at the WTO for a temporary patent waiver
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There are yawning gaps between the rate of Covid-19 vaccinations in high- and low-income nations
America’s self-reproach for China’s rise is unwarranted
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Businesses fear carbon tariff will be too complex to administer
Concerns raised about EU’s proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism
Biden government backs waiving of vaccine intellectual property rights
President Higgins welcomes move as one of ‘immense moral significance in international policy’
Call for Ireland to support making vaccine technology openly available
Irish organisations’ open letter to Taoiseach says ‘united action’ needed on Covid-19
‘Damage limitation’ the priority as Brexit talks overtaken by Covid-19
Deal on fish urged as time runs short to avoid deep disruption in less than a fortnight
UK ports chaos concentrates minds on abyss of no-deal Brexit
Good fisheries deal would allow Johnson to show flexibility on other outstanding issues
Latest Brexit offer ‘selling EU fishing communities down the river’, Barnier told
EU and UK at loggerheads on the future rights of EU fishing fleets in British seas
Brexit: Fish thwarts deal in 'last crucial hours' of talks
Truck queues build up at British ports as Johnson says country prepared for no-deal
Paying 15c more for a loaf after Brexit? Irish bakeries eye flour beyond Britain
Plans to stockpile and source alternative supplies from EU, and mitigate UK tariffs
Raab says EU finding it difficult to ‘let go of its control over the UK’
UK wants to be ‘treated like any other independent self-respecting democracy’
Supports for food exporters being considered in event of no-deal Brexit
Government looking to repurpose schemes set up to help businesses cope with Covid-19
What will a no-deal Brexit mean for Ireland's economy and businesses?
As the final deadline looms what is at stake for the economy, businesses and jobs
US passes new Covid-19 milestone with 3,000 deaths in one day
Food and Drug Administration holds key meeting to consider approving Pfizer vaccine
Investors buy shares first and ask questions later on vaccine news
Biden victory and Pfizer coronavirus vaccine announcement see share prices surge
Bake-off soy sauce tweet backfires for UK trade ministry
Department tried to piggyback on Japan-themed episode of Great British Bake Off
Brexit: Michel Barnier urges talks, saying deal ‘within reach’
EU negotiator underlines that ball is in UK’s court to restart trade deal negotiations
EU given green light to hit US with tariffs in Airbus-Boeing ruling
Brussels calls for final settlement to 16-year aircraft dispute
Nigerian, South Korean women to vie for WTO leadership
Winner will replace Brazilian Roberto Azevedo who stepped down earlier than expected
Hit to Irish economy from coronavirus likely to be minimal, Central Bank says
Unexpectedly robust exports shielding economy from full extent of shock – bulletin
Brexit ‘no deal’ scenario poses serious threat to Irish farmers
Irish dairy exports are less reliant on the UK market than our beef exports
Battered sterling sinks to more than 5-month low against euro
Move comes as UK and EU prepare for emergency Brexit talks
How three Irish exporters are facing the prospect of a hard Brexit
Deal or no deal, Silverhill Foods, Postwest and CombiLift are prepped for January
US and EU sign rare trade agreement to reduce tariffs on range of products
‘Mutually beneficial agreement’ will be positive for both economies, Phil Hogan says
The Irish Times view on the dual threat of coronavirus and Brexit
The possibility remains of a perfect storm of two major shocks
EU bids for greater access to Chinese markets
Struggle to balance trade priorities with concerns over Hong Kong
Phil Hogan comes under pressure to declare intent on WTO role
Some EU member states would regret loss of a man seen as bulwark against protectionism
Chanelle enters US market, Compass delivers food, and EY’s awards
Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk
Johnson and EC president to meet amid deadlock gloom
Sides at impasse on issues including fair competition, fisheries and security
Chris Johns: Ireland needs to prepare for Britain to go full WTO
With no trade deal in sight, it is still unclear what Brexit will mean for the Irish Sea border
Phil Hogan confirms he is weighing bid to become WTO chief
Most EU member states favour picking one unity nominee who bloc would then support
Phil Hogan ‘exploring idea’ of WTO director general role
EU commissioner is giving strong consideration to applying for post, sources say
EU and Japan reach out to patch together a fraying world order
Europe Letter: Joint statement by Brussels and Tokyo reveals pressure on international order
Saudi Arabia-funded takeover of Newcastle United in serious doubt
WTO rules country behind a pirate satellite TV and streaming service showing sport illegally
UK confirms high tariffs for Irish food exports if Brexit trade talks fail
New tariff schedule confirms particular problems for the Irish beef sector
WTO chief Roberto Azevedo to step down early
Organisation has struggled for relevance under Trump attacks
G20 trade chiefs pledge to try to keep supply chains open
Trade chiefs also promise to guard against profiteering as coronavirus crisis continues
Von der Leyen ‘surprised’ at UK suggestion of Australia-style EU relationship
EU Parliament president says sides should be ‘way more ambitious’ with trade agreement
Cliff Taylor: Fractious start to next phase of Brexit shows dangers for Irish economy
The three key points for the Irish economy and businesses as EU and UK set out their stall
Cliff Taylor: Brexit did, after all, mean Brexit
We will see where reality meets rhetoric when the talks get under way in earnest
Trump and von der Leyen pledge to work quickly on trade deal
US-EU agreement expected within weeks following meeting at World Economic Forum
Big Phil battles to repair transatlantic links
Cantillon: EU trade commissioner’s trip to Washington sets tone for better bonds
The Irish Times view on the economy: questions for the parties to answer
Candidates need to tell us what they will do if growth slows or corporate tax receipts fall away
Spending plans of main parties set to shape voters’ behaviour
Election 2020: Campaign about to focus on how unallocated €11bn might be used to 2025
Hogan warns Britain on US trade deal as EU set to impose tariffs
EU’s trade commissioner speaking during first visit to Washington since appointment
Phil Hogan arrives in Washington for crunch EU-US trade talks
Europe’s top trade official faces tough discussions during trip amid ongoing tensions
Phil Hogan: 'A no-deal Brexit would pour salt into the wounds'
Preserving the integrity of the single market remains EU trade commissioner’s top priority
Indonesia files WTO palm oil suit as tensions with EU grow
EU had launched a complaint at the WTO in late November over Indonesian curbs on nickel ore exports and also hit Indonesian biodiesel with tariffs
Draghi says Europe must pull together as Trump targets WTO
EU will toughen own laws to counteract loss of WTO’s appellate board, says Phil Hogan
Phil Hogan to toughen EU trade laws after partial collapse of WTO body
EU trade commissioner says Brussels will still be able to hit other countries with tariffs
McEntee urges US to refrain from new Irish and EU tariffs
Fears growing that whiskey could be in firing line of trade war
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