Germany's economy minister said ...he expected the country's Social Democrats, a junior partner in the ruling coalition, to vote in favor of a free-trade agreement between Canada and the European Union at a party meeting on Sept. 19.
"We will get a majority vote," German Vice Chancellor and Economic Affairs Minister Sigmar Gabriel told reporters in Montreal.
The European Union has moved one step closer to a possible ban on live North American lobsters after its scientific advisory forum released a recommendation in favour of including the animal on its invasive species list.
The president of the European Commission told the G20 summit that Europe's free trade deal with Canada is the "best and most-progressive" trade agreement the EU has ever negotiated.
Speaking at the G20 in China, Jean-Claude Juncker said the agreement deserved the full support of the EU's member states and rapid ratification.
Before meeting President Xi Jinping next weekend at the G20 Summit in Hangzhou, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to reflect carefully on what his government’s strategic approach to China will be, not least because, in many ways, the 21st century is rapidly becoming the China Century.
South Korea's Hanjin Shipping Co Ltd (117930.KS) filed for court receivership after losing the support of its banks, setting the stage for its assets to be frozen as ports from China to Spain denied access to its vessels.
