#exportonline digest 14.05

Pic of the day: A group of UK trade bodies, unions and NGOs have compiled a trade governance framework, which they hope will guide policymakers towards best practice when establishing new trade agreements after Brexit.

Sanctions, U-turns and opportunity in international trade
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/sanctions-u-turns-and-opportunity-in-international-trade-1.3493834

HSBC in blockchain first with trade finance deal
https://www.reuters.com/video/2018/05/14/hsbc-in-blockchain-first-with-trade-fina?videoId=426823383&videoChannel=5

UK groups demand transparent post-Brexit trade governance
https://www.gtreview.com/news/europe/uk-trade-groups-demand-more-transparent-post-brexit-trade-governance/

Here’s Why Trump Is Looking to Seal a New Nafta Deal Soon
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-14/here-s-why-trump-is-looking-to-seal-a-new-nafta-deal-soon

The Good News and the Bad News on Trade
http://www.globaltrademag.com/free-trade-agreements/the-good-news-and-the-bad-news-on-trade