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US engaged in ’robust’ talks with Kenya, more to say in coming weeks - USTR
2-Feb-2022 Reuters
The previous administration had launched talks with Nairobi on a bilateral free trade agreement, but those plans have been on ice until USTR completes a policy review.
An India-UK trade deal could mean a race to the bottom for Indian workers
1-Feb-2022 New Internationalist
On farmers and food, vaccine inequality, climate justice and digital rights, we need to act in solidarity – and not allow trade rules to sacrifice people to corporate profit.
Prospects for the United Kingdom’s CPTPP accession
1-Feb-2022 East Asia Forum
The United Kingdom’s accession is more about political ends than it is about economic gains.
USMCA seen as “basis” of future US trade agreements
1-Feb-2022 Brownfield
An official with the US Grains Council suggests the US Mexico Canada Agreement lays a solid foundation for future trade deals.
AfCFTA members conclude negotiations on rules of origin to enhance free trade
1-Feb-2022 Xinhua
Member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area concluded their negotiations on rules of origin, covering 87.7 percent of goods on the tariff lines of the AU member states.
Cambodia urges Russia to expedite EAEU trade agreement talks
1-Feb-2022 Khmer Times
As Cambodia looks to launch and facilitate socio-economic recovery, Cambodian authorities have urged Russia to speed up arrangements for trade agreement talks.
SADC operationalises protocol on trade in services
31-Jan-2022 Chronicle
The Southern African Development Community has operationalised the Protocol on Trade in Services after 11 countries of the 16-member bloc including Zimbabwe ratified the pact.
Cambodia and UAE keen to set up working group for free trade agreement review
31-Jan-2022 The Star
Cambodia and the UAE have agreed to set up a working group to study the possibility of establishing a bilateral free trade agreement to boost trade and investment.
Taiwan’s dual challenges in joining the CPTPP
31-Jan-2022 MENAFN
Since both Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China announced their intentions to join the CPTPP in September 2021, discussions about their relative chances of success have largely centered around a binary construct.
Huawei takes Sweden to court following 5G ban
31-Jan-2022 Dunya News
Huawei said that it has initiated arbitration proceedings against Sweden under the World Bank Group after the Nordic country banned the Chinese tech giant from rolling out its 5G products.
Trade justice advocates to senators: Which side are you on?
31-Jan-2022 Trade Justice - Pilipinas
Trade Justice Pilipinas reiterates its call to the Senate to deny concurrence to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
India-Uzbek PTA talks gather momentum coinciding with Central Asia summit
28-Jan-2022 The Economic Times
Ahead of the India-Central Asia summit, India and Uzbekistan have fast-tracked talks for a bilateral trade pact.
Macron’s fair trade ‘crusade’ faces enemies within
28-Jan-2022 Politico
Paris is set for a tough battle in trying to export EU standards round the world.
Ghana and Rwanda sign agreement to deepen bilateral trade relations
28-Jan-2022 My Joy Online
Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rwanda to deepen bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
Greenland and UK launch free trade agreement negotiations
28-Jan-2022 Eye on the Arctic
The purpose of the free trade agreement is to reduce or eliminate UK customs duties on Greenlandic seafood products when the products are brought into the UK, the government said.
What’s next for the long-awaited China-Japan-South Korea FTA?
28-Jan-2022 The Diplomat
Will RCEP be able to accelerate the negotiation process for the China-Japan-South Korea free trade agreement?
India calls for ‘greater urgency’ in trade negotiations with EU
28-Jan-2022 Hindustan Times
India wants “greater urgency” and “faster movement” in negotiations with the European Union for trade and investment pacts, though there are challenges, Indian external affairs minister said.
UK-Australia free trade agreement - the first from scratch
28-Jan-2022 Lexology
What will the FTA achieve? What does it cover? What are its key impacts?
UK, Gulf may sign post-Brexit trade deal this year, Bahrain says
27-Jan-2022 Bloomberg
A trade deal between the UK and a six country bloc of Gulf oil producers including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could be concluded before the end of this year.
Singapore, Pacific Alliance countries sign trade agreement
27-Jan-2022 Reuters
Singapore has signed a free trade agreement with the Pacific Alliance - made up of Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Chile - those governments said on Wednesday, in a deal they said would facilitate trade and closer ties with Asia.