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MEPs push back on Commission over Western Sahara in EU–Morocco trade

MEPs from across the political spectrum sharply criticised the European Commission over its handling of EU-Morocco trade relations covering occupied Western Sahara, raising concerns over legality, transparency and an apparent disregard for Parliament’s role.

Empowerment or exploitation? The false promise of a women-inclusive trade deal

The Canada-Indonesia trade deal’s “women-inclusive” label masks a neoliberal agenda that benefits Canadian corporations more than Indonesian women. It exploits feminist language to legitimize market expansion, while reinforcing structural inequalities—especially the burden of unpaid care work on women—and enabling corporate power through costly investor rights (ISDS). True gender justice requires systemic change, not just market inclusion.
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China extends $14.5m grant to Seychelles as free trade deal nears

The grant comes as Seychelles prepares to benefit from China’s zero‑tariff policy for African countries, with negotiations on the “early harvest arrangement” for a bilateral free trade agreement now completed between the two countries.

NZ proposes FTA with Bangladesh to boost trade ties

New Zealand has proposed initiating negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement with Bangladesh to significantly expand trade and investment between the two nations.
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