From this day forward, it’s going to be only America first, America first. Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs will be made to benefit American workers and American families.

Donald Trump

US PRESIDENT
On his America First policy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: ABC News

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We hear that we are first in line to do a great free trade deal with the United States. So, it’s going to be a very exciting year for both our countries.

Boris Johnson

BRITISH FOREIGN SECRETARY
On the future of US-UK trade

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Reuters

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After years of disappointing global growth, we are encouraged to see stronger economic prospects on the horizon.

Jim Yong Kim

President, World Bank Group
On the global economy growth forecast

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: World Bank Group

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India needs to create 30 crore new jobs over the next 20 years. It’s a huge endeavour. Skilled and well-paid jobs in service sector will have to be part of job revolution. International exposure that youth will get from Gift City will ensure that more and more of them will be able to join this important dream.

Narendra Modi

INDIAN PRIME MINISTER
On the scope for GIFT city

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: IANS

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India is absolutely critical for Canada to engage with, as it is not only a growing economy but a major regional player.

Amarjeet Sohi

CANADA’S MINISTER OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITIES
On India-Canada trade ties

 

 

 

Source: Reuters

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It [US leaving TPP] would be a strategic miscalculation of enormous proportions… does anyone think we [US] are better served if China, rather than the US writes the rules of the road?

Michael Froman

OUTGOING US FOREIGN TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
On USA’s decision to leave TPP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: PTI