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What ‘friend-shoring’ means for trade in a less-friendly world
7-Dec-2022 The Washington Post
The recent escalating series of trade disruptions has called into question the vision of a globalized economy.
Women’s rights organisations and allies oppose the gender "upskilling initiative" as an IPEF carrot
6-Dec-2022 IT for Change
IT for Change, Public Services International (Asia & Pacific) and Third World Network, with the undersigned women’s rights organisations, labour unions, and allies, oppose the use of Big Tech “upskilling” initiatives for women to encourage countries to sign on to the IPEF.
A mining lawsuit in Guatemala shows how trade courts put big corporations first
6-Dec-2022 Inequality.org
Local resisters are calling for a different economic model — one that prioritizes clean water and soil, healthy communities, peace, dignity, and self-determination.
Bitter friends: Inside the summit aiming to heal EU-US trade rift
5-Dec-2022 Politico
The European Union is up in arms over Biden’s plans for hefty subsidies for made-in-America electric cars, claiming these payments, which partly kick in from January 1, are nothing more than outright trade protectionism.
How Asean can bridge US-China gap and reap economic benefits amid potential flashpoints
5-Dec-2022 South China Morning Post
A ‘non-aligned’ foreign policy is key, as is Asean’s preference for dialogue and cooperation over the intense rivalry of the great powers.
The future of US-Africa trade
1-Dec-2022 Atlantic council
Ambassador Katherine Tai, the 19th United States Trade Representative, and Secretary General Wamkele Mene of the African Continental Free Trade Area discuss US-African engagement in the AfCFTA-FRI, DECEMBER 2, 2022 • 9:00 AM ET
Mexico’s planned GM corn ban ’deep concern’ for US
30-Nov-2022 BBC
A row between the US and Mexico over a plan by the latter to ban imports of genetically modified corn by 2024 deepened.
Crimes against agriculture: NAFTA as state crime in Mexico
23-Nov-2022 ScienceOpen
Using the copious research on NAFTA, the trade deal is shown to have ingratiated transnational corporations while leaving poor rural farmers to cope for themselves in a newly shaped economy.
US may face $15 billion penalty for rejection of Keystone XL pipeline
22-Nov-2022 Public Citizen
The Keystone XL pipeline sparked a movement of activism to put people and the climate over Big Oil. After more than a decade of relentless protests and legal battles, President Joe Biden halted the dangerous pipeline on his first day in office.
USTR must intervene in Mexico’s planned corn ban, Senators say
21-Nov-2022 Bio.News
Two US Senators, both members of the Agriculture Committee, wrote to ask USTR Tai to intervene in Mexico’s proposal to ban the import of genetically modified corn, saying they had conferred on the issue with Iowa farmers.
Burkina Faso to be excluded from US-Africa trade deal - White House
18-Nov-2022 Africanews
The United States will exclude Burkina Faso from the trade agreement linking the world’s leading power to African countries, the White House announced Wednesday, November 2.
The US-driven Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for Prosperity: TPPA in drag or a vacuous vanity project?
16-Nov-2022 Foreign Control Watchdog
When the US launches a high level and concerted re-branding exercise, something big is happening. The latest target is the “Asia-Pacific” region, now to be known as the “Indo-Pacific”.
Decision on India joining IPEF trade pillar linked to return receipt
15-Nov-2022 Fibre2fashion
With regard to joining the trade pillar of IPEF, India decides its strategy on its own terms...If you want binding commitments (from India) on different subjects, tell me what I am getting in return, said the commerce minister.
Notice of intent to submit claims to arbitration pursuant to article 10.16 of the CAFTA-DR
10-Nov-2022 Prospera
In accordance with the Dominican Republic–Central America–United States Free Trade Agreement, Honduras Próspera Inc. and its affiliates submit to the Republic of Honduras this written notice of their intention to submit claims to arbitration.
Brussels tells Scholz not to revive ghost of TTIP
9-Nov-2022 Politico
Officials in Washington and Brussels pour cold water on German plan to restart transatlantic trade talks.
US-Taiwan trade talks to conclude
9-Nov-2022 Foreign Brief
The United States and Taiwan will conclude trade talks under the US-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade in New York.
Germany wants new trade talks with US after midterm elections
8-Nov-2022 Politico
Strong support for such talks coming from Germany is significant as the country was the heartland of public protest against previous negotiations for a deal with the US.
US firms to jet into Kenya in hunt for GMO trade deals
4-Nov-2022 The Standard
Representatives from 32 US agribusiness firms are set to jet into Kenya on Sunday as part of an American government delegation scouting for trade opportunities.
Taiwan, US to hold in person trade talks next week
4-Nov-2022 CNBC
Taiwan and the United States will hold in-person trade talks next week in New York under a new joint initiative announced in June, the US and Taiwanese governments said, a program opposed by China, which views the island as its own territory.
US, Ecuador to discuss expansion of trade ties
4-Nov-2022 ST&R
The US and Ecuador have agreed to explore expanding a protocol on trade rules and transparency that went into effect in August 2021.