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Post-Cotonou deal edges closer to the finish line
3-Sep-2020 Euractiv
The long-delayed successor to the Cotonou Agreement between the EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) community appears to be approaching the finish line with a ‘99%’ chance of success this year, according to both sides.
EU revolt: Germany threatens to plunge bloc into crisis by rejecting new trade deal
2-Sep-2020 Express
German agriculture minister Julia Klockner said her European counterparts are very sceptical of the agreement because it heaps unneeded pressure on the bloc’s farmers.
Low-key EU player’s new job may help sell Mercosur deal
2-Sep-2020 Bloomberg
The late-July selection of veteran EU insider Denis Redonnet as chief trade enforcement officer coincides with the 27-nation bloc’s continuing preparations to vote on its hard-fought — and controversial — draft accord with the Mercosur group.
Climate protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal
1-Sep-2020 Euractiv
A protest against the planned EU-Mercosur trade agreement was held on 28 August, with the participating groups citing the incompatibilities of the EU’s climate ambitions with actions taken by the Brazilian government.
The Mercosur-EU agreement and its main problems to Brazil
1-Sep-2020 Rebrip
The fundamental bargain is quasi colonial: this means that Mercosur countries are left with the task of providing commodities, agricultural produce, ore and energy products, while the EU will provide higher value-added products and services.
Why China’s diplomatic push may not be enough to secure EU investment deal
31-Aug-2020 South China Morning Post
Despite a recent charm offensive by senior Chinese diplomats, the chances of wrapping up a landmark investment deal with the European Union remain uncertain, analysts said.
Kuwait- EU trade chief committed to boosting relationship with GCC
26-Aug-2020 MENAFN
The European Union’s Trade Commissioner called for the resumption of the stalled EU-GCC Free Trade Agreement negotiations.
Despite Merkel’s “serious doubts,” German industry defends the Mercosur-EU agreement
25-Aug-2020 MercoPress
The Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce defended the agreement as it “could provide the urgently needed boost to the economy, during the current crisis.”
Merkel raises ‘doubts’ over EU-Mercosur trade pact
24-Aug-2020 The News
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed "significant doubts" over the EU-Mercosur free trade deal on concerns over the devastating deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
Algeria chafes against EU trade deal as deadline looms
24-Aug-2020 France 24
Days ahead of a final deadline, activation of a long-planned Algeria-EU trade deal risks unravelling as political and business leaders in the North African country warn it will undermine economic sovereignty.
Brexit: UK-EU trade deal ’seems unlikely’ says Michel Barnier
24-Aug-2020 BBC
A post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU "seems unlikely" at this stage, the bloc’s negotiator has said.
UK, EU resume talks on future ties, as new deadline looms
19-Aug-2020 AP
The EU insists that important differences in the two sides’ positions must be bridged and an agreement found by October.
Vietnam courts EU investment in medical and drug supply chains
14-Aug-2020 Nikkei Asian Review
Vietnam seeks to build on its new free trade agreement with the European Union to expand foreign investment in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, with the government position the country as an alternative production base to China.
UK says trade talks with US continue to make positive progress
13-Aug-2020 Reuters
Nevertheless, British international trade minister told her US counterparts that retaliatory tariffs imposed on EU goods were unacceptable and should be removed.
EU, African countries advance negotiations on economic partnership
12-Aug-2020 IISD
The second negotiating round for the deepening of the interim Economic Partnership Agreement was held virtually, from 6-8 July 2020.
Cambodia loses EU trade privileges as it rushes FTA with China
12-Aug-2020 Nikkei Asian Review
The European Union enforced trade sanctions against Cambodia in response to human rights violations, prompting the government to turn to China.
Algeria wants to ‘reassess’ EU trade deal
11-Aug-2020 Euractiv
Algeria’s president has requested the country’s trade minister reassess a deal with the EU, ahead of a free trade agreement due to come into effect on 1 September.
Brexit trade deal rush risk lowering UK standards - warning sent to Boris Johnson
11-Aug-2020 Express
The UK’S trade negotiators are rushing into post-Brexit trade deals that could decimate superior British standards in a bid to be more competitive the Institute for Government warned.
UK says it’s confident of Brexit trade deal as EU changing tone
10-Aug-2020 Reuters
Britain’s top minister overseeing Brexit talks said there had been a distinct change of tone from the European Union in recent weeks allowing progress to be made.
China, Cambodia trade pact more form than substance
5-Aug-2020 Asia Times
The Cambodia-China free trade deal is a message to the EU that Cambodia has another special economic gateway beside the EU