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Botswana’s relations with China continue to deepen
24-Mar-2021 China Daily
Diplomatic relations between China and Botswana have grown significantly this year, with the African nation becoming the 46th country on the continent to sign a memorandum of understanding on the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative.
EU trade deal set to increase harmful meat imports
24-Mar-2021 Friends of the Earth Europe
The EU plans to increase the number of destructive products on supermarket shelves with the proposed EU-Mercosur trade deal, reveals a report.
Panthera Resources notes passing of new minerals bill in India, presses on with litigation in regard to Bhukia
24-Mar-2021 Proactive
The company has appointed a leading international law firm to advise the company of its legal options, and in particular, the Australian Bilateral Investment Treaty.
Ascent Resources starts arbitration process against Slovenia, claims over €100mn damages
24-Mar-2021 Total Slovenia News
The British company pursues its investment treaty claim under the UK-Slovenia bilateral investment treaty and the Energy Charter Treaty.
A new environmentalist playbook
24-Mar-2021 The American Prospect
An improbable victory in El Salvador offers lessons for grassroots activists worldwide.
India files appeal against $1.4-bn Cairn arbitration award
23-Mar-2021 Live Mint
India is believed to have challenged in a court in The Hague an arbitration tribunal verdict that overturned its demand for ₹10,247 crore in back taxes from Cairn Energy Plc — the second time in three months that it has refused to accept an international award against retrospective tax.
US lawmakers push for free trade agreement with Taiwan
23-Mar-2021 Taiwan News
Twenty-three members of the U.S. Congress penned a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday (March 22), urging him to pursue a formal free trade agreement (FTA) with Taiwan.
EU-ESA EPA: Investment liberalisation and trade in services (EU proposal, Jan 2021)
23-Mar-2021 European Commission
EU-ESA EPA: Trade and sustainable development chapter (EU proposal, Oct 2020)
23-Mar-2021 European Commission
EU-ESA EPA: EU text proposals (Dec 2019)
23-Mar-2021 European Commission
Stopping the race to the bottom in trade policy
23-Mar-2021 The American Prospect
Agribusiness giant Bayer/Monsanto claims that Mexico’s proposed restrictions on the active ingredient in its Roundup herbicide violate the country’s trade agreement with the US.
US and Canada follow EU and UK in sanctioning Chinese officials over Xinjiang
23-Mar-2021 The Guardian
The EU is due shortly to sign a major investment deal with China, but Germany in particular will be concerned that the sanctions may destabilise economic relations with China.
FEDCOC launches initiative to develop Egyptian-Russian economic relations
23-Mar-2021 Daily News Egypt
President of the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC) and head of the Federation of African Chambers of Trade, Industry and Agriculture, has launched an initiative to develop Egyptian-Russian economic relations.
UK-US trade talks can build on Trump’s plan, envoy says
22-Mar-2021 Bloomberg
Trade talks with the US will seek to build on “well-channeled lines” established during negotiations with the Trump administration while seeking to incorporate new priorities favored by President Joe Biden, the UK envoy to Washington said.
Ambassador: Ukraine interested in launch of FTA talks with Japan
22-Mar-2021 Ukrinform
Ukraine is interested in starting negotiations on the conclusion of a free trade agreement with Japan.
Canada to ratify trade agreement with United Kingdom
22-Mar-2021 National Post
Canada’s Minister of International Trade says the country agrees to the deal, following Bill C-18 receiving royal assent after passing the Senate.
Will new NAFTA block Biden’s progressive regulatory policies?
22-Mar-2021 The Hill
Biden is on the right track in calling for reform. But if the same deregulatory agenda remains in our internationally enforceable trade agreements, Biden’s reforms will come up short, ultimately subverting his agenda and vision.
China on course to fulfill all RCEP obligations
22-Mar-2021 The Star
China will be able to fully fulfill its obligations under the agreement of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership when it enters into force, a commerce official said.
Thai-UK pact sets stage for agreement negotiations
22-Mar-2021 Bangkok Post
Thailand and the UK plan to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a Joint Trade Committee on Commerce and Economic Cooperation, paving the way for a future free trade agreement (FTA) after Brexit.
Dhaka eager to sign free trade agreement with Colombo
22-Mar-2021 Dhaka Tribune
Dhaka has expressed its keen interest to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Colombo to exploit the huge potential of bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.