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Streaming tax clouds USMCA review
27-May-2026 Politico
The Trump administration is sharpening its criticism of Canada’s new content spending rules for streaming companies after Hollywood studios and US industry groups pushed Washington to treat the move as a trade issue ahead of USMCA talks.
Russia ratifies Indonesia-EAEU free trade agreement
27-May-2026 Russia’s Pivot To Asia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that ratifies a free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and its member states Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia on one side, and Indonesia.
Russia ratifies UAE free trade agreement
27-May-2026 Russia’s Pivot To Asia
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has signed a bill ratifying an intergovernmental agreement on services trade and investments between Russia and the UAE.
US lobbyists claim plan to force Meta and Google to pay for news violates our free trade agreement. Do they have a point?
27-May-2026 Crikey
Blowback from US tech giants is surely something Labor has baked into its political calculations surrounding the proposed new system.
ICSID tribunal rejects Sanitek’s $36 million claim against Armenian government
27-May-2026 Armenpress
The arbitral tribunal of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes issued an award fully rejecting all claims brought against the Republic of Armenia by the Lebanese company Sanitek and its owners, the Armenian government said.
Turnberry explained: The EU-US trade deal that never was
27-May-2026 Euractiv
Will Brussels let Washington freestyle its way to a terrible deal for Europe?
Manila targets June conclusion for EU free trade deal
26-May-2026 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines will hold the next round of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union next month, taking one step closer towards the conclusion of a historic deal that would grant wider market access to the country’s exports.
Textile companies look to tap into prospects offered by FTAs
26-May-2026 The Times of India
Free trade agreements offer the Indian textile industry a significant opportunity to expand its share in the EU, UK, and other markets, as they boost competitiveness.
India, South Korea begin next round of negotiations on upgrading trade pact
26-May-2026 Devdiscourse
India and South Korea have begun the 12th round of negotiations to upgrade their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, amid concerns over India’s widening trade deficit with the country.
Written notification of withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty
26-May-2026 Energy Charter
Romania deposited with the Energy Charter Secretariat a written notification of its decision to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty.
EU, Mexico sign revamped trade deal amid Trump tensions
26-May-2026 Euractiv
The EU and Mexico signed a revamped trade agreement at a summit in Mexico City, attended by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa.
India’s Goyal to visit Canada with 150 business leaders to boost trade ties
26-May-2026 Reuters
India expects to sign ​a free trade agreement with Canada covering sectors such as energy and critical minerals, while creating opportunities for Indian textile and ​leather companies, India’s Trade Minister said.
US hopes to clinch trade deal soon but India wants tariff clarity
26-May-2026 The Hindu Businessline
The US is angling for an early interim trade deal with India, aiming to push negotiations towards a final conclusion during the visit of a high-powered American trade delegation to New Delhi in the coming weeks.
Japan, Mercosur to start EPA trade talks, Kyodo says
26-May-2026 Reuters
Japan will start economic partnership agreement ​talks with the South ‌American trade bloc Mercosur, the Kyodo news agency reported.
Shell and the creation of international investment law, 1957–1968
22-May-2026 European Journal of International Law
This article explores the role that Shell – in particular, through its legal department – played in shaping international investment law from 1957 to 1968.
UAW urges tougher labor rules in US-Canada-Mexico trade talks
22-May-2026 Reuters
United Auto Workers leaders called for stronger pay standards and mandates that carmakers build where they sell, ​ahead of Washington’s upcoming talks on a new trade ‌deal with Canada and Mexico.
NGO urges DTI to omit plant protection item in trade talks with EU
22-May-2026 Inquirer.net
A nongovernmental organization is urging the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to exclude a provision on protecting new plant varieties in the ongoing trade negotiations between the European Union and the Philippines.
Stop the “modernised” global and free trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico
21-May-2026 European Trade Justice Coalition
We, the civil society organisations who have signed this letter, are writing to the political leaders of Mexico and the European Union to urge them not to ratify either the “modernised” Free Trade Agreement.
Ukraine is set to conclude a free trade agreement with Serbia
21-May-2026 The Odessa Journal
In addition to the EU, Ukraine is working on integration and the conclusion of free trade agreements with the countries of the Western Balkans. In particular, a free trade agreement with Serbia is planned to be concluded in the coming months.
UK trade deal with Gulf turns a blind eye to human rights abuses, say campaigners
21-May-2026 Trade Justice Movement
The deal locks the UK into deeper commercial ties with some of the most repressive governments in the world, for economic gains so marginal they barely register.