Trade Hub – What is International Trade?

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Introduction to International Trade

Global trade involves the transfer of goods and services, both domestically and internationally. In the TFG international trade hub, you can find out the latest on global trade, including free trade, customs related news, trade terminology, free trade agreements and current trade negotiations.

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Understanding rules of origin: Getting the details right Rules of Origin are the rules that determine where a good was obtained or manufactured (its economic nationality).
customs compliance and cross-border trade A 2024 guide to customs compliance and cross-border trade Customs compliance obligations have to be met when importing and exporting goods to ensure that the documentation related to the accompanying goods is generated in adherence with the legislation of the importing and exporting countries. 
ECAs play a vital role in protecting international trade flows ECAs play a vital role in protecting international trade flows ECAs play a critical role in promoting and shoring up international trade flows, particularly during times of upheaval and economic stress.

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Understanding rules of origin: Getting the details right Rules of Origin are the rules that determine where a good was obtained or manufactured (its economic nationality).
India and EFTA sign a $100b free trade agreement to boost exports and investment India and EFTA sign a $100b free trade agreement to boost exports and investment India has finalised a free trade agreement worth $100 billion with the EFTA, comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein.
Impasse over UK and Canada's free trade negotiations Impasse over UK and Canada’s free trade negotiations Recent British-Canadian free trade negotiations have been put on hold due to market access barriers – find out why.
Singapore ratifies UK's entry into CPTPP Singapore ratifies UK’s entry into CPTPP On Tuesday, Singapore approved the UK’s accession into the CPTPP. Read more about the benefits and what experts say about the accession.
European Parliament approves of new EU-New Zealand trade deal European Parliament approves of new EU-New Zealand trade deal Today, the European Parliament approved a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the EU and New Zealand. The FTA will eliminate all tariffs on EU exports to New Zealand upon its implementation.… read more →
UK and South Korea start talks on new trade deal after £21bn Korean investment into British economy UK and South Korea start talks on new trade deal The United Kingdom and South Korea are set to begin discussions on a new, comprehensive trade deal aimed at amplifying bilateral trade.  South Korea, the world’s 13th largest economy, is… read more →

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18Mar

Understanding rules of origin: Getting the details right

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Rules of Origin are the rules that determine where a good was obtained or manufactured (its economic nationality)…. Read More →

15Mar

EBRD extends $25m facility to Ukrainian Privatbank

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EBRD grants a $25 million trade finance facility to Privatbank to support Ukraine’s trade operations amid global banking challenges…. Read More →

11Mar

India and EFTA sign a $100b free trade agreement to boost exports and investment

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India has finalised a free trade agreement worth $100 billion with the EFTA, comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein…. Read More →

05Mar

A 2024 guide to customs compliance and cross-border trade

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Customs compliance obligations have to be met when importing and exporting goods to ensure that the documentation related to the… Read More →

04Mar

Despite the implementation of AfCTA, Africa represents under 3% of global trade

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A recent report highlighted the persistent challenges in boosting Africa’s share in global trade, which despite the implementation of AfCTA,… Read More →

01Mar

MC13 extended by one day, progress on agreements reportedly stalls

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MC13 has been extended by an additional day, entering its fifth day, as countries continue negotiations on key agreements…. Read More →

29Feb

ECAs play a vital role in protecting international trade flows

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ECAs play a critical role in promoting and shoring up international trade flows, particularly during times of upheaval and economic… Read More →

28Feb

UN Outlook: African public debt to exceed pre-pandemic levels into 2025

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Africa’s public debt challenges: projected to remain high post-pandemic, risking debt distress for many countries. Learn more…. Read More →

28Feb

International coalition outlines plastic pollution solution at MC13

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At MC13 coalition of World Trade Organisation (WTO) members has taken a step towards curbing the issue of plastics pollution…. Read More →

20Feb

Football, factoring and fraud: Kicking out the bad actors, creating rules and standards

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Factoring, invoice financing, and open account methods are vital for the global economy, aiding businesses in managing cash flow &… Read More →

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About the Author

Mark heads up the trade finance offering at TFG where his team focuses on bringing in alternative structured finance to international trading companies. Prior to joining TFG (tradefinanceglobal.com), Mark qualified as a lawyer with a top ranked global trade and structured commodity finance team.

Mark has previously advised commodity trading firms, banks and alternative capital providers on international structured trade financings, pre-export, prepayment and limited recourse structures – notably in the oil, soft commodities and metals sectors. This has included mining finance projects, structured letter of credit facilities, receivables discounting and forfaiting agreements.

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