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Left MEPs launch citizens’ initiative to suspend EU-Israel agreement
15-Jan-2026 Malta Today
Initiative insists Israel’s actions in Gaza breach international law and calls for end to trade deal.
Where Big Tech and Trump are demanding tax cuts and deregulation
15-Jan-2026 The American Prospect
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
EU–Mercosur deal is ‘neocolonial’ and harmful to Mercosur, says former IMF director
15-Jan-2026 BdF
Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr. argues Brazil should avoid advancing similar trade pacts.
Amway loses $3 billion dispute after Mexico seized its 692-acre organic farm
15-Jan-2026 MLive
An international tribunal dismissed Amway’s request for $3 billion in damages after the Mexican government in 2022 seized a 692-acre organic farm owned by the multi-level marketing company and gave it to communal landowners.
Water defenders celebrate ruling against US gold company’s claim
15-Jan-2026 Institute for Policy Studies
A major victory against an exploitative corporate lawsuit in Guatemala.
Denmark’s Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories
14-Jan-2026 Reuters
The company added that it will defend its legal rights under the bilateral investment treaty between the countries.
Map: Big Tech expands global assault on digital rules
14-Jan-2026 Public Citizen
Big Tech companies are dramatically expanding their hit list to undermine digital regulations around the world, according to a new interactive map released by Public Citizen.
Fight over Venezuelan oil highlights shadowy international legal system
14-Jan-2026 Inside Climate News
Trump said the socialist government “stole” from American oil companies. Those firms have been seeking billions in compensation through a controversial arbitration system.
Canada, UAE talks on free trade deal to start next month, Canadian trade minister says
14-Jan-2026 Reuters
Negotiations between Canada and the United Arab Emirates over a comprehensive economic partnership agreement are set to start next month, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told Reuters.
India eyes defence exports, tech transfer via Russia-led EAEU FTA
13-Jan-2026 Money Control
In 2023–24, India’s arms and ammunition shipments to Russia accounted for only a small share of its global defence sales and an even smaller portion of overall exports to Russia, underscoring the limited scale of trade in this segment.
Germany’s Merz floats possibility of EU-India trade deal by end of January
13-Jan-2026 Reuters
German Chancellor floated the possibility that the European Union and India could sign a landmark free trade agreement by the end of January, a move that could reshape global trade ties as protectionism rises and US-India talks remain stalled.
Taiwan says reached ’general consensus’ with US on trade deal
13-Jan-2026 The Star
Taiwan has reached a "general consensus" with the United States on a trade deal, the democratic island’s negotiators said Tuesday (Jan 13), after months of talks.
Philippines signs free trade deal with UAE
13-Jan-2026 Rappler
The Philippines has signed a free trade agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE), its first with a Middle Eastern country.
Investor-state arbitration: Swiss investor files ICSID claim against Kenya
12-Jan-2026 LinkedIn
Travizory Border Security SA, a Swiss-based border security technology company, filed a treaty-based claim against the Republic of Kenya at the ICSID. The dispute relates to a border-crossing management agreement and is purportedly covered by BIT Switzerland - Kenya 2006 and ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules.
Cameroon-Morocco agreement targets new investment flows as IPA signs promotion pact in Rabat
12-Jan-2026 Business in Cameroon
Cameroon’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) signed an investment promotion agreement with Morocco to expand cross-border projects and strengthen economic cooperation. The deal, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, sets out a framework for closer collaboration, as Cameroon intensifies efforts to draw regional investors into its economy.
UAE-based mining firm drags Guinea to World Bank tribunal over $28.9bn bauxite permit dispute
12-Jan-2026 Business insider Africa
Axis International Ltd has filed a $28.9 billion arbitration claim against Guinea at a World Bank tribunal after the West African country revoked its permit to operate a bauxite mine earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates-based company said.
US passes AGOA extension bill, but South Africa still on edge
12-Jan-2026 The Star
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to be extended by a further three years.The committee, which described the trade initiative as “the cornerstone of economic relations between the US and Sub-Saharan African nations", did not mention any exclusion of South Africa in its statement.
India, US actively engaged on trade deal; next call on Jan 13: Sergio Gor
12-Jan-2026 Business Standard
India and the United States continue to remain “actively” engaged on the proposed trade deal and the “next call” will take place as early as Tuesday, US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.
Zelenskyy, Trump to discuss free trade agreement
12-Jan-2026 Interfax
A free trade agreement with the United States will attract investment to Ukraine and will be an additional guarantee of economic security, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.
European farmers protest EU-Mercosur trade deal
12-Jan-2026 Taipei Times
Many European farmers fear their livelihoods would be undercut by a flow of cheaper goods from Latin American countries if the deal passes