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Thai and Swiss civil society unite to protect access to medicines and the Universal Health Coverage Scheme
21-Nov-2024 ITPC Global
Civil society groups in Thailand and Switzerland are urging the Thai government to maintain its stance against TRIPS+ provisions, which exceed the requirements of the World Trade Organization’s TRIPS Agreement. These groups argue that such provisions could significantly increase the cost of medicines and limit access for the Thai population.
EU-Mercosur free trade, deep darkness
21-Nov-2024 Great Italian Food Trade
Fundamental decisions for the lives of nearly a tenth of the world’s population are taken on their behalf without even informing them. What democracy, what rights?
Hong Kong to explore striking free-trade deal with more Latin American countries: John Lee
19-Nov-2024 South China Morning Post
Hong Kong will explore striking a free-trade agreement with more countries in Latin America, the city’s leader has said.
Italian Agriculture Minister comes out against draft EU-Mercosur trade pact
19-Nov-2024 The Brussels Times
Italy’s Agriculture Minister spoke out against the draft free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Common Market, Mercosur.
Joint statement by 78 business associations on EU-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations
19-Nov-2024 Euro Chambres
We call for the swift conclusion of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement negotiations, a step that is key for preserving our joint competitiveness.
French farmers escalate protests against an EU-Mercosur trade deal and fear unfair competition
19-Nov-2024 AP
French farmers escalated protests against the European Union-Mercosur trade agreement under negotiation, citing fears of unfair competition.
India’s free trade pacts not paused, all talks progressing as per schedule: Official
19-Nov-2024 Money Control
India is actively pursuing multiple Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with various countries, including the UK, EU, Australia, Peru, Sri Lanka, and Oman. Despite rumors of a pause, negotiations are progressing as scheduled.
Canada, Indonesia agree to trade pact
19-Nov-2024 CBC
Canada has concluded trade negotiations with Indonesia and is proposing nuclear energy collaboration with Southeast Asian leaders. These moves are seen as a demonstration of Canada’s commitment to multilateralism amid concerns about increased protectionism and geopolitical tensions under a second Trump presidency.
FTA with US ‘unlikely’ under Trump but nickel deal may be doable
19-Nov-2024 The Jakarta Post
While a free trade agreement (FTA) with the US could open up the market for Indonesian nickel, the incoming administration’s protectionist stance makes this less likely. Indonesia’s reliance on Chinese investment in its nickel industry could also complicate matters due to ongoing US-China trade tensions.
Indonesia, Japan agree to roll out amended IJEPA in 2025
19-Nov-2024 ANTARA News
Indonesia and Japan have agreed to expedite the ratification process of the Protocol to Amend the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA) with the aim of implementing it in 2025. This amendment will enhance cooperation in various areas, including trade in goods and services, e-commerce, and intellectual property.
UK-India trade talks to re-launch in the new year
18-Nov-2024 BBC
Free trade talks between India and the UK will be relaunched in the new year, Downing Street has announced.
Peru and Hong Kong sign Free Trade Agreement and strengthen commercial relations
18-Nov-2024 Andina
The agreement was signed by Peru’s Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister, Desilu Leon, and Hong Kong’s Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau.
India-EU to review FTA negotiations this week
18-Nov-2024 Fortune India
The most recent round of talks – the ninth round of India-EU FTA negotiations had covered 20 policy areas in 78 technical sessions.
Armenia approves free trade deal between Iran, EEU
18-Nov-2024 Mehr
The Armenian parliament has approved the free trade agreement between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union.
Macron: Milei ‘not satisfied’ with Mercosur trade deal either
18-Nov-2024 Politico
Macron told reporters in Buenos Aires that the EU-Mercosur agreement is "a bad deal" that would be "very harmful for Argentina’s reindustrialization" and "harmful for our farmers."
Chip powerhouse Taiwan calls for economic partnership deal with EU
18-Nov-2024 Reuters
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called for the signing of an economic partnership agreement with the European Union, saying it would boost cooperation in semiconductors and that as democracies the two sides should be working together.
European trade deals: Greenwashed but still dirty
18-Nov-2024 bilaterals.org
The strongest economic actors still find their way into the corridors of power of the EU, when we need the planet and the most vulnerable around the world to take power away from them.
FinMin not keen on inclusion of BIT in free trade pacts: Sources
15-Nov-2024 The Hindu BusinessLine
Investment chapters in India FTAs may be limited to investment promotion, facilitation.
A new colonialist wave through digital trade agreements
15-Nov-2024 Bot Populi
Analyzing the neo-colonial dynamics in digital trade agendas against the backdrop of WTO MC13.
Argentina’s Milei to seek free trade agreement with the US
15-Nov-2024 Buenos Aires Herald
Argentine President Javier Milei said he will seek a free trade agreement with the United States and expects the incoming Trump administration to “support” his government with the International Monetary Fund.