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No ’copy-paste’: AGOA must change, says US trade chief
28-Sep-2023 News24
The top US trade official said renewing the nation’s preferential access programme for African products without changes counters the Biden administration’s objectives in global commerce.
Tanzania, Canada firm in ‘conditional’ deal over $96m gold suit
28-Sep-2023 The East African
Canadian firm Winshear Gold Corp has announced the suspension of its multimillion-dollar arbitration proceedings against Tanzania over a mining license dispute dating back to 2018, saying it had reached a “conditional settlement agreement” with Dodoma.
Rishi Sunak to sign UK-India trade deal without binding worker or environment pledges
28-Sep-2023 Politico
Angry firms and trade unions fear being undercut and say they were shut out of Britain’s biggest trade talks.
Panthera to step up action against India after local court rejects claim
28-Sep-2023 Proactive
A writ will be pursued by Panthera for alleged breaches by India of the Bilateral Investment Treaty with Australia, the company said in a statement.
Mercosur and EU to resume negotiations in October
28-Sep-2023 The Brazilian Report
Negotiators from the European Union and Mercosur will convene in Brasília on October 3 and 4 in the hopes of making possible the ratification of a free-trade agreement between the two blocs.
A system of secret arbitration tribunals is undercutting climate action worldwide
28-Sep-2023 DeSmog
A UN expert calls for ending confidential arbitration agreements in development and trade treaties, which are forcing nations to roll back climate, enviro, human rights protections while owing fossil fuel companies billions in damages.
Cambodia-India bilateral trade treaty talks near end
27-Sep-2023 The Phnom Penh Post
Cambodia and India are finalising negotiations on a bilateral investment treaty to streamline trade between the countries.
‘Get moving or you’ll miss the boat,’ Australian resources minister tells EU
27-Sep-2023 Euractiv
Australian Minister argues for more European investments into the Australian minerals sector, criticising the EU’s insistence on banning dual pricing in the free trade negotiations between the EU and Australia.
Vietnam interested in trade deal with Mercosur, says Brazil’s Lula
26-Sep-2023 Reuters
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said that Vietnam has expressed interest in a trade deal with the Mercosur bloc, adding he will bring the topic up for discussion with those countries.
How Trump and Biden killed the free-trade consensus
26-Sep-2023 The Hill
The US has turned sharply against free trade over the past two decades, shifting from an era in which members and presidents of both parties generally embraced one free-trade pact after another.
Paraguay president to halt Mercosur-EU talks if no deal by December
26-Sep-2023 Reuters
Paraguayan President will break off negotiations between Mercosur and the European Union if the parties do not reach a deal before Dec. 6, when Brazil will hand over the bloc’s presidency to Paraguay.
Britain signs trade accord with Washington state, eyes Florida next
26-Sep-2023 Reuters
Britain signed a memorandum of understanding on trade with the US state of Washington, and a top official said a similar agreement could be reached soon with Florida.
Commerce Ministry set to host FTA talks with UAE
26-Sep-2023 Bangkok Post
The Commerce Ministry is gearing up to host the fourth round of talks for a free trade agreement (FTA) between Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Bangkok this week, with the aim of concluding the negotiation process as soon as possible.
Thailand ready to finalize FTA with Pakistan to improve trade ties: envoy
25-Sep-2023 Daily Times
The Ambassador of Thailand said that his country was ready to finalize a Free Trade Agreement with Pakistan as negotiations on this had reached the final stage.
Ukraine and Canada conclude updated free trade agreement
25-Sep-2023 Ukrainian News
According to the First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine - Minister of Economy Yuliya Svyrydenko, the new Agreement brings significant changes to the trade regime between Ukraine and Canada.
Bilateral investment treaty to be signed with UAE
25-Sep-2023 Barbados Today
Barbados will soon be signing a bilateral investment treaty with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Energy transition mythbusters: Myth #6
25-Sep-2023 TNI
Investment protection is necessary to encourage energy transition investment.
‘Silent coup’: how capitalism defeated decolonization
25-Sep-2023 The Real News Network
The crumbling of European empires after WWII didn’t usher in a new era of democracy—instead, we now live in a regime of international corporate rule.
EU-Mercosur FTA: a political agreement at the expense of farmers?
22-Sep-2023 European Coordination Via Campesina
A leaked version of the Mercosur response to the EU’s FTA joint instrument proposal suggests there are increasing negotiation differences between the two blocks.
Switzerland must defend Gruyère cheese in trade agreements
22-Sep-2023 Swiss Info
Switzerland must do more to defend Gruyère cheese and other products that have a protected status in Switzerland, according to the Swiss House of Representatives.