Businesses needed to “prepare for the worst”,Heather Humphreys said, with just over 60 days until the Brexit deal deadline of October 31.

Business Minister Heather Humphreys has suggested Irish companies could pay tariffs online in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

Since the United Kingdom’s Department of International Development (DFID) was created 22 years ago, it has lifted millions out of poverty, sent millions of children to school, and saved millions of lives through vaccination programmes and other innovative initiatives.

Britain under Boris Johnson will lack the status to lead in important global multilateral development efforts, argues former British Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown.

Asia has long benefitted from the movement of goods and people and is advocating a similar policy for data, ‘free flow with trust’, says Shinzo Abe ahead of the G20 summit

What started as a trade war between the US and China is quickly escalating into a death match for global economic, technological, and military dominance, writes Nouriel Roubini.

British prime minister Theresa May lost control of her government last night as the House of Commons voted to reject a no-deal Brexit under any circumstances.

Outlining unpleasant-looking tariffs that will cost Irish farmers dearly could cause the alliance between Ireland the other EU member states to creak a little, says Noel Baker.

Donald Trump’s trade strategies regarding China are designed to allow the US intervene in any potential free-trade deals between the EU or UK and the Asian giant, says Daniel Gros TWO recent developments are bringing America’s trade strategy toward China into focus.

America’s friends and allies couldn’t do it. Nor could America’s potential enemies. Neither could his wife, children or White House staff. It took the American people to reign in Donald Trump.

There appears to be a cease-fire in the trade war brewing between the U.S. and the European Union.

Trump’s protectionism can only spiral into a trade war if other countries react rashly. If they do, they will lose out financially and will also lose the high moral ground, says Dani Rodrik.

Brexit could trigger flight restrictions and reduced tourism numbers here but may surprisingly boost the financial services sector, a report predicts.

Known as ‘God’s Banker’ and the ‘Father of Globalisation’, Peter Sutherland’s legacy is considerable yet, to some, controversial.

It could take the UK “many years” to establish fresh trade deals with fellow members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) once it has left the EU, the chief economist of the Geneva-based body said.

Whatever the outcome of the EU referendum financial expert Eddie Hobbs believes it will leave a deep divide with serious implications for Ireland.

Barry C Lynn looks at the easing of America’s trading relationship with China in the 1990s and the present dilemma for the US in managing its dependence and weaker status.

Is This the End of China’s Economic Miracle?

Ministers from 159 countries have reached a deal intended to boost global trade.

The World Trade Organization has slashed its global trade forecast for 2012.

IRELAND has been voting on European issues for about 40 years with the fiscal treaty the ninth such referendum on the country’s position within the EU.

Global trade in goods will grow 3.7% this year after expanding a less-than-forecast 5% in 2011 as Europe’s debt crisis continues to crimp commerce, the World Trade Organization said.

The US, facing accusations of being tightfisted and of bullying developing countries in the fight against Aids, is defending its policies by citing a $15bn (€12.1bn) presidential initiative over five years to help millions of HIV sufferers worldwide.

The EU has agreed to back Russia’s bid to join the World Trade Organization following marathon talks in which the Russians pledged to increase natural-gas prices for domestic companies.

New Zealand will mount a legal challenge through the World Trade Organization against tariffs imposed on steel imports by the US, trade negotiations minister Jim Sutton said.

The euphoria that greeted the approval of China as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) died down today as ministers in Doha, Qatar, got down to the serious business of agreeing on trade talks acceptable to 142 countries.