The CCBC is watching the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) closely. This FTA will have a direct impact on a variety of Canadian business sectors upon taken effect. Although ChAFTA’s full text is not yet available, the following links provide some useful insight and analysis on ChAFTA:
- http://www.mallesons.com/publications/marketAlerts/2014/FTA/Pages/ChAFTA-2014-The-winners-the-thresholds-and-the-opportunities.aspx
- http://www.bartondeakin.com/china-australia-free-trade-agreement/
- http://www.mondaq.com/australia/x/354824/international+trade+investment/Australias+FTA+with+China+Better+to+grow+slowly+than+to+stand+still
Please contact the CCBC if you have any concerns about ChAFTA and its impact on your business sector.