The United States, China and Singapore were the countries with the highest FDI in 2023, according to UNCTAD. Globally, FDI inflows were $1.33 trillion in 2023, down 2% year-on-year. These were the leading economies by FDI arrivals and investments measured in billions of dollars: United States (311). China
Why did Mexico apply a 50% tariff on white corn exports until December 31, 2023? What follows in the next two paragraphs is Mexico’s response to the United Kingdom government in the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO): The objective of this temporary measure is to reduce
The Chinese government urged more caution from its Canadian counterpart regarding Canada‘s national security measures against China under the World Trade Organization (WTO). While appreciating Canada’s constructive role in the WTO and the multilateral trading system in general, China expressed concern over certain Canadian policies and practices related
International trade and the jobs derived from imports and exports are important to Canada. International trade supports one in six jobs in Canada and accounts for 2.3% of world trade, despite representing only 0.5% of the world’s population, according to a trade official in Geneva, Switzerland. In the
Canada’s trade strategy aims to revitalize exports and promote diversification. According to a trade official in Geneva, Switzerland, this diversification is sought not only in relation to markets and products, but also by involving diverse business entities and individuals, such as women and indigenous peoples. While Canadian exports
Trade in organic products between Mexico and the United States reached US$1.6 billion in 2023. Since 2019, in this bilateral trade, Mexican exports grew uninterruptedly, while U.S. exports remained stable. The following are some of the characteristics of organic produce crops: They do not use pesticides, synthetic or