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Climate Hypocrisy ahead of G20: New report exposes the dangers of Milei’s climate-wrecking economic reforms and why the EU-Mercosur trade deal should finally be dropped
13-Nov-2024 CAN Europe
A new report uncovers the climate-wrecking economic shock plans by Argentina’s far-right President Javier Milei, and how the EU-Mercosur trade deal risks fueling Argentina’s social-ecological crisis and climate-breakdown.
Iran MPs pass bill on free trade agreement with Syria
13-Nov-2024 IRNA
Iranian lawmakers have passed the outlines and details of a bill amending the appendix to the free trade agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Syrian Arab Republic.
UK nears free trade agreement with Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia
13-Nov-2024 BNN Bloomberg
The UK is in the final stages of negotiating a free trade agreement with a group of oil-rich Middle Eastern nations including Saudi Arabia.
French farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal that will increase South American imports
13-Nov-2024 ABC
French farmers have protested against a trade deal that would increase agricultural imports from South America, saying it hurt their livelihoods.
EU, Mercosur eye early-December trade deal — to France’s dismay
13-Nov-2024 Politico
Even as farmers protest, France will find it hard to stop the deal with South America.
The EU says it won’t renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country
13-Nov-2024 AP
Many local fishermen say they can’t compete with the foreign industrial trawlers and barely catch enough fish to make a living.
Russia reaffirms commitment to FTA between India & EEU
13-Nov-2024 MSN
Russia and India are committed to strengthening their economic ties, including finalizing a Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India. Both countries aim to increase bilateral trade and address trade imbalances.
Kenya terminates Bilateral Investment Treaty with the Netherlands
13-Nov-2024 SOMO
The government of Kenya has officially terminated its bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with the Netherlands, marking a significant win for economic justice and environmental protection.
Vietnam expands FTA network
12-Nov-2024 Vietnam+
Vietnam has signed and implemented 17 Free Trade Agreements and is negotiating two more.
Peru wants free trade pact with India in 2025, trade minister says
12-Nov-2024 Deccan Herald
A new pact with India would enable the South American country to have free trade with the world’s top two most populous nations, as Peru has had free trade with China since 2009.
HK eyeing free trade agreement with Peru: TDC
12-Nov-2024 RTHK
The Hong Kong government is looking to finalise a free trade agreement with Peru, as Chief Executive John Lee heads to the South American nation to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) leaders’ meeting.
Peru and China to sign strengthened free trade agreement during Xi’s visit
12-Nov-2024 The Straits Times
Peru and China will sign an updated free-trade agreement during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to the Andean nation that would boost commerce by at least 50 per cent between the countries, Peru’s foreign minister said.
Korea, Britain launch new round of talks for upgrading FTA
12-Nov-2024 The Korea Times
Korea and Britain kicked off the third round of negotiations to upgrade their bilateral free trade agreement in response to changing global trade and business circumstances, the trade ministry said.
Taiwan to push CPTPP bid in Peru
12-Nov-2024 Taipei Times
Taiwan would push to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) during the APEC meeting in Lima, the nation’s top trade negotiator said.
A tsunami of trade agreements: Reflections on 20 years of resistance
12-Nov-2024 bilaterals.org
As trade justice activists, we must be at the forefront of collective organising and mobilising for a new trade system that addresses pressing global challenges.
International investment law and ISDS: Overcoming legal barriers to effective climate action under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement
12-Nov-2024 CIEL
The urgent need to address climate change is hindered by legal barriers within international investment law, particularly through Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms.
Indonesia, Canada resolve all ICA-CEPA negotiation issues
12-Nov-2024 Antara News
Indonesia and Canada have completed negotiations for a new trade agreement. The agreement aims to boost trade, investment, and economic cooperation between the two countries.
Malaysia ready to renegotiate FTA
11-Nov-2024 The Express Tribune
Malaysia and Pakistan will renegotiate their Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This follows Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Pakistan, where both countries signed several MoUs to enhance trade and investment.
Statement by the ETUC and the CCSCS regarding the possible conclusion of negotiations on the EU-MERCOSUR Association Agreement
8-Nov-2024 ETUC
The ETUC and the Coordinator of Trade Unions of the Southern Cone reiterate our rejection of the EU-MERCOSUR Association Agreement as it stands today.
France seeks to rope in Poland to block Mercosur trade deal
8-Nov-2024 Bloomberg
France is hoping to persuade Poland into joining forces to block a trade deal between the European Union and Latin America’s Mercosur bloc that’s been a quarter of a century in the making.