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Australia Seeks Post-Brexit UK Trade Deal
July 20, 2016
The BBC reports that, as the British Government investigates opportunities to create "about a dozen free trade deals" following the country's exit from the EU, Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull recently announced to new UK Prime Minister Theresa May his interest in such a deal.
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CETA Hurdles Show EU Protectionism
July 20, 2016
An article in The Economist discusses how the European Commission's decision to require the approval of national and regional parliaments to bring into force the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with Canada demonstrates growing trade protectionism within the EU and signals danger for future, more controversial trade agreements with the bloc.
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Pro-Brexit Economists Call for Tariff Removal
July 20, 2016
A group of economists in favor of the UK's vote to leave the EU have called for the UK to take advantage of its departure from the bloc to spur economic growth by unilaterally dismantling all of its international trade barriers.
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Spain Proposes Corporate Tax Levy to Avoid EU Fine
July 20, 2016
Bloomberg reports that, in order to avoid a first-ever fine from the European Commission for an excessive budget deficit, the Spanish government has promised the EU that it will narrow its budget gaps by ramping up taxes on businesses.
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Activist Calls for Post-Brexit UK Socialist Model
July 19, 2016
Social and environmental activist George Lakey has published a piece calling on Britain to embrace new opportunities, unavailable under the EU system, to move toward "social democracy" and strong environmental policies following its vote to leave the bloc.
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