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Suleiman Kerimov’s daughter initiated proceedings against Switzerland
16-Jan-2026 Izvestia
Gulnara, the daughter of billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, initiated the first ever investment dispute against Switzerland over sanctions.
US, Honduras to launch trade talks, USTR Greer says
16-Jan-2026 WTVB
The United States and ‍Honduras intend to launch negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement as ‌soon as ‌possible, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said.
Switzerland adopts negotiating mandate for US trade deal
16-Jan-2026 Reuters
Switzerland’s Federal Council has adopted a final negotiating mandate for talks on a legally binding trade agreement with the United States, the government said.
Mercosur backers rattled as Spain’s center right wavers under farmer pressure
16-Jan-2026 Politico
The shift by the Spanish center right will deliver a first test for the Mercosur accord by as early as next week, as MEPs are due to vote on a legal challenge against it.
Agricultural exporters push for trade deal extension
16-Jan-2026 Farmtario
The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance says the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement is vital for food exporters
US and Taiwan reach trade deal, with semiconductor chips and China in focus
16-Jan-2026 Reuters
The US and Taiwan clinched a trade deal that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse’s exports, directs new investments in the U.S. technology industry and risks infuriating China.
Left MEPs launch citizens’ initiative to suspend EU-Israel agreement
15-Jan-2026 Malta Today
Initiative insists Israel’s actions in Gaza breach international law and calls for end to trade deal.
Where Big Tech and Trump are demanding tax cuts and deregulation
15-Jan-2026 The American Prospect
A new analysis shared with the Prospect shows that Big Tech is seeking changes to national law in 64 countries. The Trump regime is helping them.
EU–Mercosur deal is ‘neocolonial’ and harmful to Mercosur, says former IMF director
15-Jan-2026 BdF
Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr. argues Brazil should avoid advancing similar trade pacts.
Amway loses $3 billion dispute after Mexico seized its 692-acre organic farm
15-Jan-2026 MLive
An international tribunal dismissed Amway’s request for $3 billion in damages after the Mexican government in 2022 seized a 692-acre organic farm owned by the multi-level marketing company and gave it to communal landowners.
Water defenders celebrate ruling against US gold company’s claim
15-Jan-2026 Institute for Policy Studies
A major victory against an exploitative corporate lawsuit in Guatemala.
Denmark’s Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories
14-Jan-2026 Reuters
The company added that it will defend its legal rights under the bilateral investment treaty between the countries.
Map: Big Tech expands global assault on digital rules
14-Jan-2026 Public Citizen
Big Tech companies are dramatically expanding their hit list to undermine digital regulations around the world, according to a new interactive map released by Public Citizen.
Fight over Venezuelan oil highlights shadowy international legal system
14-Jan-2026 Inside Climate News
Trump said the socialist government “stole” from American oil companies. Those firms have been seeking billions in compensation through a controversial arbitration system.
Canada, UAE talks on free trade deal to start next month, Canadian trade minister says
14-Jan-2026 Reuters
Negotiations between Canada and the United Arab Emirates over a comprehensive economic partnership agreement are set to start next month, Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told Reuters.
India eyes defence exports, tech transfer via Russia-led EAEU FTA
13-Jan-2026 Money Control
In 2023–24, India’s arms and ammunition shipments to Russia accounted for only a small share of its global defence sales and an even smaller portion of overall exports to Russia, underscoring the limited scale of trade in this segment.
Germany’s Merz floats possibility of EU-India trade deal by end of January
13-Jan-2026 Reuters
German Chancellor floated the possibility that the European Union and India could sign a landmark free trade agreement by the end of January, a move that could reshape global trade ties as protectionism rises and US-India talks remain stalled.
Taiwan says reached ’general consensus’ with US on trade deal
13-Jan-2026 The Star
Taiwan has reached a "general consensus" with the United States on a trade deal, the democratic island’s negotiators said Tuesday (Jan 13), after months of talks.
Philippines signs free trade deal with UAE
13-Jan-2026 Rappler
The Philippines has signed a free trade agreement with United Arab Emirates (UAE), its first with a Middle Eastern country.
Investor-state arbitration: Swiss investor files ICSID claim against Kenya
12-Jan-2026 LinkedIn
Travizory Border Security SA, a Swiss-based border security technology company, filed a treaty-based claim against the Republic of Kenya at the ICSID. The dispute relates to a border-crossing management agreement and is purportedly covered by BIT Switzerland - Kenya 2006 and ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules.