Podcasts about free trade agreements

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Jonathan Milne, and Chris Carter. First, with an intense string of storms hitting the country already this year, is it time to take politics out of weather planning? Then, the first National Infrastructure Plan poses a similar question. The panel take a look at a not-so-fringe political party in Australia that has risen astronomically in the polls, before assessing Labour's involvement (or lack thereof) in the government's negotiations of a Free Trade Agreement with India.

The South Australian record price for an Angus bull is smashed at auction, the Federal Ag Minister says the government is working hard for a good deal from the EU trade deal, and struggling Riverland grape growers look to exit industry by rezoning their land for housing projects.

Labour's issued a list of demands for the Government before it will sign up to the Free Trade Agreement with India. Chris Hipkins says the FTA needs stronger safeguards against exploiting migrants. He wants the full official advice on the deal released to Labour. He says the Party's particularly concerned around the expectation Kiwi businesses will invest $33 billion in India over 15 years. "I think it's almost entirely impossible, and that's why I'm surprised that they're trying to sign us up to that. To put that into context, I think that over the last 25 years, less than $1 billion NZD has been invested in India." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a lot of noise around a possible Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and India.  The National party is keen to get it approved, but NZ First leader Winston Peters has been very vocal in his opposition to any deal. Many claims have been bandied around by many politicians, but we wanted to know what's the actual agreement likely to look like? RNZ Senior Journalist Gaurav Sharma chats to Jesse.

Trade Minister Todd McClay's recognised he could have been clearer about aspects of his India trade deal. He's in battles with Foreign Minister Winston Peters about the agreement's text, which hasn't been released. Peters has criticised student visas being uncapped but McClay says over-arching immigration settings can still change. He told Mike Hosking the deal's being legally verified, and India's asked us to withhold its release. McClay says India's negotiating with the EU and US and are sensitive about what they've given us, so we can only talk about things widely when India agrees. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trade Minister's hitting back at suggestions the India Free Trade Agreement will lead to a flood of immigration. Foreign Minster Winston Peters has said the agreement won't let us specifically cap Indian student visas, among other commentary on the deal. Todd McClay's confirmed that's the case but says they can cap student visas from all countries - as long as India isn't specifically discriminated against. "Others are saying is that hundreds of thousands of people, or tens of thousands of people are going to come over to New Zealand as a result of this agreement - I just want to take it back a step, this is a trade agreement, it actually isn't an immigration agreement." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters' politicking around the India free trade agreement is nothing new. There's been weeks of back and forth within the coalition about the contents of the deal, which still hasn't been publicly released. Peters has spoken out about the deal prohibiting a specific cap on Indian student visas. Queen City Law managing director Marcus Beveridge told Ryan Bridge Peters made similar criticisms about 20 years ago, but was shut down by Helen Clark. He says Todd McClay and Christopher Luxon have been a bit more feeble and weak on this one, so Peters has more mileage. Beveridge says we don't cap any foreign students, so the whole thing is a bit of a red herring. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, Winston. Winston, Winston, Winston. He is the embodiment, as his namesake Winston Churchill famously said of Russia, of a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. The canny campaigner knew exactly what he was doing when agreeing to job share the Deputy Prime Minister role with ACT leader David Seymour during the Coalition Government's startup. He, Winston, would take the first 18 months, positioning himself as a senior statesman and Foreign Minister par excellence. And indeed, he has done a very good job as Foreign Minister. Then after that 18 months, he would step aside, making way for David Seymour, more importantly, making time to campaign right up to the next election, which is just a matter of months away. It's exactly what he's doing, stirring up xenophobia in the wake of the Government, or rather National and ACT, securing a Free Trade Agreement with India. A Foreign Minister that doesn't like foreigners, all of a sudden, just in the last year. As Toby Manhire says in his piece in The Spinoff, that Winston Peters and New Zealand First are opposing the Free Trade Agreement with India is no surprise. They also opposed the Free Trade Agreement with China 18 years ago. Then as now, says Manhire, Peters was Foreign Minister. Then as now, he said it was a bad deal for New Zealand. Then as now, he invoked an agree to disagree provision in the governing arrangement. So without New Zealand First support, National will need Labour to get the Free Trade Agreement across the line. Surely that should not be a problem – although you can't blame Chris Hipkins for playing hard to get and maximizing the political capital out of the situation. As far back as 2004 Helen Clark was leading trade delegations to India, although formal negotiations only began in earnest in 2010. It has taken a long, long time and much work from our trade delegates to get to this point. And Trade Minister Todd McClay says although it's inevitable that there will be politicking around the agreement, New Zealanders should understand that this is a very important, very big deal. “Number one, there was always going to be a bit of politics around this because it is a very big deal. It's 1.4 billion people. You know, I've seen a lot of speculation about tens and tens of thousands of Indians just having the absolute right to come to New Zealand. Mike, this is a trade deal, it's not an immigration deal. They do not have that ability. The New Zealand Government has reserved the right to change visa settings as we need to. And the final point would be, we have now a trade deal, one of the best India's done with anybody. We're 5 million people, they're 1.4 billion. This is a very good deal for New Zealand, and each party in Parliament's going to have to decide how they're going to make the case of where their support lies.” And on the point of Winston's claims that New Zealand will be overrun with Indian families, Todd McClay had this to say: TM: The debate at the moment has moved to students, whether or not we can cap the number of students. And actually, there has never been a cap on the number of students. We've never said we want them from Australia, we don't want them from the UK. And I don't think any future government would ever do that. It makes no sense to. But what we have always done is we have changed the visa settings, the conditions that you have to meet to be able to get a visa to come and study in New Zealand. If we jump back to when we were in government previously, there were a very large number of students in New Zealand. As a result of COVID, it went down, but the previous government and we have changed those settings to make sure that actually the number of places and students coming in matches our requirement and what we do. And we can continue to do that.” MH: But this is general, Todd, this is just immigration policy the way it's always been. Yes? TM: That's exactly right. Of course, we need to be aware of making sure the settings are right, that immigrants to New Zealand are coming to fill jobs and maximize opportunities. We don't need more Uber drivers. We need people who are able to come here and who are able to make most of the opportunities that New Zealand has to offer. But as Todd McClay says, if we feel things are getting out of whack, we can adjust settings accordingly. I mean, that happened when, remember all the hue and cry over far too many people arriving on the parent's visa, the parent category. All these people were arriving, didn't understand a word of English, were isolated, dependent on their families, some of whom we heard buggered off to Australia and left them here, isolated, alone, you know, it was a nightmare. So back in 2016, 2017 the number of people approved for residence fell by 8%, the decrease driven by parent category approvals, which fell 63% because the settings were getting out of whack. People realized there was a loophole and so it was plugged. It's election year, and I suppose you have to expect it. And those who have followed politics for a very, very long time, as Toby Manhire points out, have seen this happen before. This is what New Zealand First does. This is what appeals to their voters. From the outside looking in, the Free Trade Agreement with India is a very good deal for New Zealand. We are fundamentally a trading nation. From the outside looking in, this is Winston doing what Winston does, doing what he does best, coming up to an election with a sail full of hot air, pounding the populist drum of anti-immigration. Where do you stand on this one? Is the Free Trade Agreement with India a good deal or not? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frontline and broader indices rose for the previous week, on the back of optimism from the India EU free trade agreement. The Nifty rose 1.1% while the Sensex rose 0.9%. Tune in for more details.Speaker:Michelle CastellinoInvestment Strategist 

The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement, or FTA, between India and the European Union is unprecedented. Few bilateral arrangements in modern trade diplomacy can match the scale or ambition of what the ‘mother of all deals' has unlocked. Established in 1968, the EU Customs Union is a foundational pillar of European economic integration. With Turkey in the mix, India's biggest deal with the EU suddenly looks more complicated. Watch ThePrint Consulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) Swasti Rao explains. To read: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-eu-fta-turkey-customs-union/2840686/?amp

The Minister for Trade's attempting to put to bed concerns about our Free Trade Agreement with India, repeatedly voiced by the NZ First leader. Winston Peters claims it will let tens of thousands more Indian migrants enter the country. The Prime Minister has denied the assertion. Todd McClay told Mike Hosking there are no rights around migration in the agreement – instead it allows skilled workers to come to New Zealand for a limit of three years. He says trade deals are complicated and complex, but we do very well out of this deal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 30th of January, Trade Minister Todd McClay responds to Winston Peters' comments on the Free Trade Agreement with India. Liam Sceats joins the show to talk his wildcard entry into the 70th NZ Grand Prix this weekend. Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week and talk Judith Collins and smashing rackets. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode on 29th Jan 2026, we're talking about the recent India-European Union trade deal and analyzing who stands to gain and lose from this agreement.⁠Book a FREE call with Ditto⁠

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on a new free trade deal between the European Union and India.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rajeevsrinivasan.substack.comI'm sorry to be so cynical so early, on the very day it was signed, but let me be honest: the much-ballyhooed (“mother of all trade deals”, quoth Ursula von der Leyen, boss of the EU) signing of the Free Trade Agreement between India and the European Union leaves me cold. Or maybe just underwhelmed. Because the words that come to mind are “desperation”, “buyer power”, and maybe “shotgun wedding”, or perhaps, as Hari, a friend, said, “rebound chicks”.Ok, so I am bad, but somehow, “revenge porn” also seems oddly appropriate. Are the Europeans now going to spill the beans about all their ahem… rendezvous with their erstwhile boyfriends?Bottom line, since I am a pessimist, I think this isn't going to end well. If I were an optimist, perhaps I'd have said the inflated expectations will come to nought.The first clue is that India and the EU have been negotiating this trade deal for twenty, yes twenty, years. And now it's a done deal in weeks. Did someone say, “shotgun wedding”?The second is that the EU has huge agricultural surpluses from coddling their farmers, referred to memorably by my favorite Whitehall simps, The Economist magazine, as the “butter mountain” and “wine lakes”. I really don't think Euro-farmers are going to grin and bear it when India refuses their stuff, and worse, Indian agri-products start showing up there.The third is that it seems like it was only yesterday that the Europeans were, in their usual supercilious manner, scolding India for not following their edicts about cutting off all trade with, and in effect un-personing (or whatever the equivalent is for a country) Russia.The fourth is that their media, especially Deutsche Welle, has kept up a steady stream of invective against India, allegedly the epicenter of colossal Hindutva crimes against sundry cuddly minorities such as Kashmiri separatists, Khalistani splittists, Rohingya illegal aliens, und so weiter. (Of course the BBC, The Economist, The Guardian et al are in a different, exalted league altogether, but I guess after Brexit, I can't blame the EU for their sins).I can sure I can think of several other reasons, which you, gentle reader, may or may not resonate with, but you get the drift.The good reasons, of course, are there:* Trump has basically abandoned the EU and hinted at winding down NATO. No more free lunch on defense. No more preferential treatment as good white countries.* The Chinese market has essentially slammed shut for Europeans. The perigee of this is the fact that Volkswagen is now planning to sell what in effect are white-labelled Chinese-designed and -built cars in China. To me that spells total surrender especially because Chinese EVs produced cheaply, at scale, are now eating them for breakfast everywhere. So now they need a new market. Why, India has 1.4 billion people! Bring on the BMWs! Because otherwise the crown jewels of German engineering, both the entire automotive industry and the famed mittelstand, are going to bite the dust. Hint to India's 180 IQ mandarins: bone up on “buyer power”.* Europe needs a supply chain that is independent of both the US and China to the extent possible. India may well provide a good part of it. For instance, in computing, it needs to stop being so cruelly dependent on US Big Tech, as argued by a Lund University professor in Europe wants to end its dangerous reliance on US internet technology (https://theconversation.com/europe-wants-to-end-its-dangerous-reliance-on-us-internet-technology-274042). Amen, brother. Ditto India, and maybe a few EU GCCs in India will do the trick. Or maybe they could just phone Sridhar Vembu.* Europe is falling off a demographic cliff at warp speed. They simply will not have the manpower, especially as any growth there will be primarily from immigrants. India will not reach zero population growth for some time, and therefore skilled Indian migrants on short term work visas will be positiveAll of these are good for the EU, but what's in it for India? As my friend Bapa asked, “So what is India getting? Are Europeans going to buy Indian shrimp?”

New Zealand is going to sign this free trade deal with India. The massive boost we got and still enjoy from Phil Goff's signing of the China FTA is still very much fresh in mind. Hipkins sounds pretty upbeat about it, with a few questions to be asked, but he says caucus will look at it and make a decision. Of course, it'll need support across the aisle because NZ First isn't keen. The Europeans have just done a massive deal with Delhi overnight. Ursula von der Leyen is in India, getting the red carpet treatment from Modhi. Combined they make up 25% of the world's GDP and the market size? Two billion people. They've been negotiating for years and years, but finally have a deal, in part because of a Trump's tariffs but also because India has managed to secure protections for dairy. They say Delhi "has prudently safeguarded sensitive sectors, including dairy…”. We generally treat trade as a bipartisan issue and there's little reason to think this deal will be any different - barring any major red flags with the details, many of which we the public don't know yet but that the Opposition's being consulted on. But if that checks out, it's probably going to be a rubber stamp. After all, we're like the world's FTA cheerleaders. We basically go round international meetings with a clipboard trying to sign people up. We now have 70% of our global trade covered by FTAs. It's reasonable to only expect that will increase. And perhaps easier once Trump leaves office, too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India and the European Union have announced what's been named 'the mother of all trade deals'. The landmark agreement will allow the free trade of goods across the 27 EU states and India, which make up nearly 25% of global trade across a market of two billion people. It comes as both sides contend with economic pressure from Donald Trump's tariffs. Europe correspondent Mike Pearse told Ryan Bridge just about everything from tea, to cars, to chemicals will see tariffs cut and trade made easier. He says it's been dubbed the biggest and most historic trade deal ever, being talked about for more than 20 years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On January 27, 2026, India and the European Union are expected to announce “the mother of all trade deals” - a historic Free Trade Agreement covering 25% of the world's GDP. After decades of protectionism, India is pivoting fast, racing to sign deals with developed economies like the EU, UAE, and Australia while diversifying away from China. But why now? And where does this leave the US under Trump 2.0?In this episode, Anuj Gupta, Managing Director of BowerGroupAsia (India) and former Chief of Staff to India's Commerce Minister, takes us inside the room where these deals happen. We discuss:• The Big Shift: Why 2014 was the turning point for India's trade strategy and why they walked away from the RCEP trading bloc.• The Pivot: Why India is suddenly rushing to sign FTAs with the West after years of hesitation.• Geopolitics: How India balances Russian oil imports with EU trade ambitions and US strategic ties.• The Future: Is India trying to be a bridge between blocs, or becoming a “third pole” in the global economy?Whether you're a business leader, policy watcher, or just curious about where the world economy is heading, this episode breaks down why India's new playbook matters to you.Anuj Gupta leads the India practice at BowerGroupAsia. A seasoned policy strategist, he previously served as Chief of Staff to India's Minister for Commerce & Industry, where he helped shape key initiatives like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes and India's recent wave of FTAs. He has also led public policy for the Tata Group. Follow Anuj on LinkedIn or on X, @anujg • Follow the podcast on X, @IndoPacPodcast, LinkedIn, or Facebook• Follow Ray Powell on X, @GordianKnotRay, or LinkedIn, or check out his maritime transparency work at SeaLight• Follow Jim Carouso on LinkedIn• Sponsored by BowerGroupAsia, a strategic advisory firm that specializes in the Indo-Pacific

In this episode of Imperfect Show Finance, market expert V. Nagappan unpacks the story behind the “Sell America Trade” narrative and explains what it really means for global investors and capital flows. The discussion then turns to the possibility of a new Free Trade Agreement involving the European Union, analyzing whether such a move could trigger a fresh rally in stock markets and which sectors might benefit the most. The episode also looks at the recent 5% surge in gold prices, exploring why investors are moving toward safe-haven assets and what this trend signals about risk sentiment worldwide. By connecting global trade themes with commodity movements, this video offers valuable perspective on how macroeconomic shifts can shape market direction.

The Mercosur bloc of South American countries and the European Union have signed a free trade agreement in Paraguay's capital, after 25 years of negotiations toward one of the world's largest trade accords.

AP correspondent Donna Warder reports on a long-sought landmark free trade agreement.

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The Nifty looked weak in the morning, but then everything changed. A sharp rebound pulled the index up to 25,790. What triggered this sudden U-turn? The US Ambassador just dropped a bombshell about a potential Free Trade Agreement and hinted at the next level of Trump-Modi relations. The fear of tariffs just got replaced by the hope of a deal. But the real suspense starts now: TCS and HCL Tech release their numbers tonight. Will they confirm the optimism, or crash the party? Join Sanket Bendre as we prepare for tomorrow's gap up... or gap down.

सुबह डर का माहौल था, लेकिन शाम होते-होते बाज़ार ने शानदार वापसी की। निफ़्टी २५,७९० पर बंद हुआ। यह जादू कैसे हुआ? अमेरिका के राजदूत (US Ambassador) ने "Free Trade Agreement" और Trump-Modi की दोस्ती पर एक बड़ा बयान दिया है। क्या टैरिफ का खतरा टल गया है? लेकिन सावधान रहें—आज रात TCS और HCL Tech के नतीजे आने वाले हैं। क्या कल IT सेक्टर में बड़ा धमाका होगा? सुनिए Sanket Bendre के साथ।

The Nifty looked weak in the morning, but then everything changed. A sharp rebound pulled the index up to 25,790. What triggered this sudden U-turn? The US Ambassador just dropped a bombshell about a potential Free Trade Agreement and hinted at the next level of Trump-Modi relations. The fear of tariffs just got replaced by the hope of a deal. But the real suspense starts now: TCS and HCL Tech release their numbers tonight. Will they confirm the optimism, or crash the party? Join Sanket Bendre as we prepare for tomorrow's gap up... or gap down.

सुबह डर का माहौल था, लेकिन शाम होते-होते बाज़ार ने शानदार वापसी की। निफ़्टी २५,७९० पर बंद हुआ। यह जादू कैसे हुआ? अमेरिका के राजदूत (US Ambassador) ने "Free Trade Agreement" और Trump-Modi की दोस्ती पर एक बड़ा बयान दिया है। क्या टैरिफ का खतरा टल गया है? लेकिन सावधान रहें—आज रात TCS और HCL Tech के नतीजे आने वाले हैं। क्या कल IT सेक्टर में बड़ा धमाका होगा? सुनिए Sanket Bendre के साथ।

The Nifty looked weak in the morning, but then everything changed. A sharp rebound pulled the index up to 25,790. What triggered this sudden U-turn? The US Ambassador just dropped a bombshell about a potential Free Trade Agreement and hinted at the next level of Trump-Modi relations. The fear of tariffs just got replaced by the hope of a deal. But the real suspense starts now: TCS and HCL Tech release their numbers tonight. Will they confirm the optimism, or crash the party? Join Sanket Bendre as we prepare for tomorrow's gap up... or gap down.

सुबह डर का माहौल था, लेकिन शाम होते-होते बाज़ार ने शानदार वापसी की। निफ़्टी २५,७९० पर बंद हुआ। यह जादू कैसे हुआ? अमेरिका के राजदूत (US Ambassador) ने "Free Trade Agreement" और Trump-Modi की दोस्ती पर एक बड़ा बयान दिया है। क्या टैरिफ का खतरा टल गया है? लेकिन सावधान रहें—आज रात TCS और HCL Tech के नतीजे आने वाले हैं। क्या कल IT सेक्टर में बड़ा धमाका होगा? सुनिए Sanket Bendre के साथ।

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RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford joins Bryan to chat about the new free trade deal with India.

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says the new Free Trade Agreement with India is rushed. It reduces or removes 95 percent of export tariffs, offers targeted temporary work visas - and gets preferential treatment for our apples and manuka honey. I comes after nine months of negotiations. Peters says it gives India too many concessions on immigration and investment, and does little for this country's dairy sector. Winston Peters told Andrew Dickens not enough time was given for engagement, because of the time frame set by the Prime Minister. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trade Minister claims our new Free Trade Agreement with India, is its best deal struck with any country. It's followed nine months of negotiations, ending with India agreeing to lower or remove tariffs on 95-percent of our exports, with wins for fruit, meat, wool, coal and forestry sectors. Little's changed for dairy - with duty free access only for certain protein products and those for re-export. Todd McClay told Andrew Dickens that all our exporters will benefit. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AP correspodent Karen Chammas reports on a deal between India and Oman as India tries to counter U.S. tariffs through free trade agreements with other nations.

Chris Luxon says India and New Zealand are continuing to get closer to reaching a free trade agreement. Trade Minister Todd McClay hosted Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Auckland last week for a fifth round of talks on an FTA. The Prime Minister says it's been good to see Goyal coming here when he's so in-demand around the world. Luxon told Mike Hosking that McClay will head to India this week for further talks. He says they're making good progress, with some negotiations, but they're committed to getting the deal done. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Significant progress is being made on New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with India. India's Trade Minister is in the country - discussing our trade relationship over the next few days with Minister Todd McClay and the Prime Minister. India has announced it's looking towards an early conclusion of the FTA. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explained that these discussions were why Luxon missed Question Time - prompting criticism from Labour. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister ponders a Free Trade Agreement with India - is it nearly a done deal? He also discusses changes to the jobseeker’s benefit and shares what he does to look after his mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics:In this episode of the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove Podcast, hosts Trevor, Scott, and Joe delve into the influence of the powerful elite on society, discussing how these individuals manipulate political leaders, nations, and culture for their gain. The episode begins with a critique of influential figures such as Bill Gates and how they appear to support Donald Trump. The conversation then transitions into a deep analysis of global and domestic power dynamics, touching on issues like climate change, inequality, and housing crises. The hosts also discuss democracy's susceptibility to misinformation, highlighting how wealthy interests shape public perception and policy. Wrapping up, the hosts share their thoughts on the societal impact of these issues. The episode concludes with lighter discussions on topics like pets on flights and the declining civility in sports events.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:39 Trevor's Health and Co-Hosts Introduction01:21 Discussion on Wealth and Power02:59 Clip of Wealthy Men Praising Trump04:13 Critique of Billionaires and Power Dynamics08:25 Examples of Power Struggles12:15 Free Trade Agreements and ISDS Clauses23:32 Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Industry26:43 Domestic Issues: Housing and Renewable Energy30:55 Work-Life Balance and Technological Advancements32:43 The Joy of Leisure and the Dilemma of Work34:20 The Debate on Work Hours and Productivity35:44 Technological Advancements and Lifestyle Changes41:11 The Role of Religion and Media in Society42:45 The Future of Democracy and Social Inequality48:44 Revolution and the Wealth Gap52:21 The Decline of American Civility57:40 Final Thoughts and Sign OffTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.au

Aubrey Masango speaks to Prof Pumela Msweli, CEO and Executive Dean at the Graduate School of Business Leadership at UNISA to discuss the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which has the potential to open bigger markets for South African goods and services, helping local industries, farmers, and small businesses grow beyond provincial and national borders. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Prof Pumela Msweli, African Continental Free Trade Agreement, AfCFTA, Pan Africanism, Rules of Origin The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The European commission will adopt a proposal to ratify the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement. The Irish government is opposed to the agreement and will not support it unless there are assurances to protect Irish farmers and food standards. The IFA said the deal could 'decimate' the Irish beef and poultry sector. Pat discusses this further with Francie Gorman the IFA President and Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country will retain its tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos while talks continue with Washington.

Firstly, The Indian Express' Ravi Dutta Mishra talks about India's newly signed Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom and how it impacts labor-intensive sectors, agriculture, mobility of workers, and why it might be premature to label the deal a success.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Aiswarya Raj on the latest in a series of stampedes at religious sites, this time at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple which claimed eight lives. (17:58)Lastly, we talk about a midnight mob intrusion in Pune's Chandan Nagar, where a Muslim family, whose members have served in the Indian Army, was accused of being Bangladeshi immigrants. (23:40)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

South Korea and China have a complex relationship characterized by economic interdependence, strategic competition, and regional security concerns. Navigating this delicate balance has been a defining challenge for every South Korean president. Newly elected President Lee Jae Myung has assumed power at a time of increasing US-China strategic competition as well as uncertain global supply chains and growing threat from North Korea. Could this new administration mark a shift in Seoul's approach to Beijing? Or will President Lee maintain strategies similar to that of President Yoon?To discuss ROK-China relations, and President Lee's approach to this intricate issue, we are joined on the podcast today by Dr. Ramon Pacheco-Pardo. He is a professor of international relations at King's College London and the KF-VUB Korea Chair at the Center for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy in the Brussels School of Governance. He is also an adjunct fellow with the Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the author of several books on the domestic affairs and foreign policy of South and North Korea.  Timestamps[00:00] Start[01:44] “[P]ragmatic diplomacy centered on national interests”[05:06] State of Play for Sino-South Korean Relations[09:56] Balancing Between the United States and China[14:47] China Taking Advantage of US-ROK Frictions [19:03] Economic Interdependence as a Leverage[25:39] Xi Jinping Attending APEC South Korea 2025[31:11] American Pressure on Allies to Protect Taiwan

The Chinese commerce ministry says China and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding on the implementation and review of their free trade agreement.

For over 250 years the United States and the United Kingdom has shared a special relationship. While not always positive... for example the British burning down the White House during the War of 1812 (thanks a lot)... the past 150 years has been very positive. Throughout it all the shared people-to-people connections have driven the relationship to new heights and provided a solid footing for collaboration across all sectors. With the recent signing of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal, and the ensuing steps to implement the outline, the economic relationship is set to continue. In this month's episode, we check in with British Consul General in Boston, David Clay, to dive deeper into the current state of relations between the two countries. On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (next year), now is a great time to assess the history and the future of the transatlantic partnership, from the economic, to military, to cultural ties that bind these two countries together. No matter the challenges that face the world in the years to come, it seems that a strong relationship will remain a steadfast point in global affairs.David Clay has been a member of the Diplomatic Service since 2005, and has been appointed as the next British Consul General to New England. David was joint head of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Iraq and Arabian Peninsula Department. In this role he oversaw all aspects of the UK's relationship with Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. This included UK security cooperation with the Gulf, launching Free Trade Agreement negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2022, and the Qatar World Cup. He then worked on the UK's response to the conflict in Israel/Gaza from 2023 to 2024.From 2016 to 2020, David worked as Deputy Political Counsellor and then Counsellor at the UK's Mission to the UN in New York. He covered peace and security issues in the UN Security Council and General Assembly. This involved regularly representing the UK in the Security Council and overseeing negotiations on many resolutions on conflicts, ranging from Yemen and Mali to Sudan and Colombia.Earlier in his career, David worked for the Foreign Office in Libya before and during the revolution in 2011, and then in Egypt from 2013 to 2016. He speaks Arabic and has a Masters (Distinction) in Middle East politics. Before joining the Foreign Office, David taught English in the east of Sudan.

The UK and India have signed a free trade agreement that Sir Keir Starmer has hailed as a "landmark" projected to boost the British economy by up to five billion pounds a year. Also: The Government insists there will be no U-turn in the policy of means-testing pensioners' winter fuel payments. And Sir David Attenborough launches what he says is one of the most important films of his career.

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