Trade, transparency, tax at today’s G8

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - BRITISH Prime Minister, David Cameron, is today hosting the annual G8 Summit, with the Heads of State and Government of the United States of America, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Russia and Japan. With these countries still comprising half of global GDP, the bold steps we take by working together through the G8 can make a real difference by driving prosperity, not just in G8 countries, but all over the world.
At the heart of the United Kingdom’s agenda for the Summit are three issues – advancing trade, ensuring tax compliance and promoting greater transparency. This is an ambitious, practical and pro-business agenda that benefits everyone around the world.
We know that trade is a driver of growth; yet there are still too many trade barriers globally. We want the G8 to show its commitment to open markets and highlight the benefits of further trade liberalisation to all countries.