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Progressing Human Rights in Myanmar despite the COVID-19 Pandemic
Myanmar benefits significantly from its preferential access to the EU market under the Everything But Arms status.
amfori Contributes to European Commission’s Trade Policy Review
The European Commission recently launched a review of the EU’s trade and investment policy.
amfori Urges Commission to Increase Transparency in Anti-Dumping Cases
The revised position paper was sent to Trade Commissioner, Phil Hogan
Advocating for more effective EU Trade and Sustainable Development Policy
We are proud to publish our recommendations for the EU institutions on their Trade and Sustainable Development Chapters (TSD).
Vietnam: an Emerging Market Blooms
While the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EUVFTA) will most likely enter into force in early 2020, amfori has continued its engagement in the country over the 4th Quarter of 2019.
The Next Generation's Expectations for Trade
This year the World Trade Organization’s Public Forum focuses on the new generation of traders.
WTO Downgrades Economic Forecast
Escalating global trade tensions are reducing the growth of international trade.Turkey Introduces Trade Facilitation Measures for Exporters
The Turkish Ministry of Trade initiated the ‘’paperless Customs Project" and guidance for exporters.EU and MERCOSUR Conclude Trade Agreement But Gives Rise to Sustainability Worries
This agreement will benefit amfori members, however there are still many steps before the agreement comes into force.
EU-India Cooperation in Trade and Sustainable Development
amfori jointly organised a forum with The Delegation of the European Union to India and the Confederation of Indian Industry in New Dehli.Commission Opens Investigation on EBA Status of Cambodia
Following a statement issued by amfori, the European Commission has opened an investigation that could result in the removal of trade preferences.EU-Japan Trade Agreement Enters into Force
amfori welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Japan trade agreement, which will bring many benefits for our members for both trade and sustainability.
amfori Efforts in Thailand Supported Lifting Yellow Card on Thai Fisheries
amfori highly welcomes the European Commission’s decision to lift the yellow card on Thai fisheries, and urges all sides to continue with the efforts to improve the sustainability and compliance of the sector.
40 Years After Reform: Advocating for Sustainable Trade in China
amfori participated in an international forum on China’s reform and opening-up, discussing how to improve the business environment with new changes due to globalisation.
EU-China Trade Task Force Established
amfori supported the development a Task Force with the European Chamber of Commerce in China to discuss key issues concerning the sustainable development of EU-China trade.amfori Supports Proposal for a Uniform Binding Value Information System
Read amfori’s statement welcoming this initiative as a positive step toward the predictability and legal certainty required by companies.Sustainability at the Heart of Japan-EU Relations
EU trade policy delivers on both economic and sustainability goals. amfori is stepping up its efforts to increase its visibility on the strategic Japanese market.
EU-Vietnam Business Community Pushes for Trade Deal
amfori, along with prominent business organisations from the EU and Vietnam, presented the benefits of the EU-Vietnam Trade Agreement for our members and called for its prompt entry into force.amfori Urges the EU and China to Uphold Open and Sustainable Trade
amfori has published a set of recommendations for EU-China trade and how it can be improved for the benefit of both economies, the citizens and the environment.The Future of EU Trade Policy and Emerging Economies
amfori held a round table with the European Business Organisations Worldwide Network to discuss the state of EU Trade Policy and its future direction.
Leading the Call for a Prompt Finalisation of the EU-Vietnam Trade Deal
amfori, along with another nine associations representing businesses in Europe and Vietnam, has called on the EU to proceed quickly in ratifying and implementing the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
EU-Indonesia Trade Talks: Quick Progress Is Imperative
In our latest position paper we call on the two sides to progress quickly in the negotiations to access the large untapped potential in trade relations.