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18-Aug-2019 Daily O
India’s time to trade freely: A ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ is on its way, but is India ready?
Though RCEP aims to enhance economic cooperation between India and China — and in turn benefit consumers — there are ample chances of negative impact on India domestic industry through the removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers -
18-Aug-2019 Global Times
China could play mediator role to help resolve Japan-South Korea trade friction
Tensions between Japan and South Korea have been escalating since July 1. Japan has since placed restrictions on three chemicals critical to South Korea’s tech industry. Uncertainty exists within ongoing negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). -
18-Aug-2019 Bangkok Post
US businesses urge Thailand to join CPTPP
The US-Asean Business Council is is calling for the Thai government to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). -
18-Aug-2019 Nikkei Asian Review
Japan leaves billions on table as paperwork clogs free trade deals
Only half of eligible companies enjoying fruits of 17 trade agreements. -
18-Aug-2019 Business Today
BT Buzz: Why India should not ignore RCEP free trade mega deal
Are mega free trade agreements (FTAs) beneficial for Indian economy? Majority of Indian industry may say no, but a research policy paper attempts to offer a slightly contrarian view -
17-Aug-2019 DW
EU vs. Indonesia: Is it really a trade war?
The European Union has slapped countervailing tariffs on imports of subsidized biodiesel from Indonesia. The southeast Asian country has threatened to retaliate but experts say counter tariffs could be self-destructive. -
17-Aug-2019 Food Ingredient First
EU-AU free trade deal: EU shares list of items to protect under geographical indications
Australia is seeking an ambitious and comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) to drive Australian exports and economic growth. -
17-Aug-2019 Vietnam Plus
Ministry announces changes in rules of origin in ASEAN-China FTA
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has announced amendments to the rules of origin under the ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement (ACFTA). -
17-Aug-2019 East Asia Forum
Australia should join DEPA negotiations
New Zealand and Singapore announced negotiations on a Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) that would establish new trade rules and best practices for the digital era. Australia should join and actively participate in these negotiations. -
17-Aug-2019 The Tribune
The grand illusion of ‘free trade area’
What’s worrisome for India is the economic growth rate owing to the overall core sector slump and adverse bilateral trade balance with countries under the RCEP. -
17-Aug-2019 The Express Tribune
Enhanced market access to US just pie in the sky
Enhanced access for products of Pakistan’s export interest, particularly textile and clothing, to the United States market has been a long-standing demand of both the government and private sector. -
17-Aug-2019 ASEAN Today
EU-Vietnam trade deal shows EU will bend human rights standards if the price is right
The new EU-Vietnam free trade agreement (FTA) shows the EU will look past human rights violations to push a trade agenda. But as FTAs with ASEAN states don’t offer the EU the same economic benefits, it’s unlikely the bloc will pen more in the near future. -
16-Aug-2019 Milenio
México y UE prevén ratificar acuerdo comercial a finales de 2019
El embajador de la Unión Europea en México, Klaus Rudischhauser, mencionó que la parte importante del acuerdo comercial es que entre en vigor un mes después de la firma. -
16-Aug-2019 La Vía Campesina
Chile: ante la aprobación del TPP-11 por la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado
El pasado martes 6 de agosto de 2019, la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado aprobó el TPP-11. Para ello se escudaron en un supuesto “protocolo” espurio que, además de estar lleno de mentiras y promesas falsas, no vale ni la tinta necesaria para imprimirlo. -
16-Aug-2019 Mirage News
Aussie farmers dig in to save common food names
Farmers are fighting back calling the EU’s demands on geographical indicators ‘bad policy’. -
16-Aug-2019 Mondaq
African states launch the operational phase of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement, creating one of the largest common markets in the world
The AfCFTA entered into force on May 30, 2019 for all States that have ratified the Agreement. Trading under the agreement will begin on July 1, 2020. -
16-Aug-2019 Express Tribune
TCC moves US court for enforcement of $6bn award in Reko Diq case
Tethyan Copper Company (TCC) has approached a court in the United States for enforcement of US$6 billion penalty imposed on Pakistan -
16-Aug-2019 Xinhua
European beef farmers struggle amid new US-EU beef trade deal
Yielding to aggressive US policy, the European Union signed a deal with the United States which allows US farmers to sell more beef to Europe and will lead to a meat surplus in the European market.
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15-Aug-2019 El Desconcierto
TPP-11 fue redactado por transnacionales y a conveniencia de Estados Unidos, dicen los correos de un asesor del gobierno
El experto canadiense que asesoró al gobierno en la negociación del TPP, Peter Clark, reconoce en dichos correos que el capítulo de propiedad intelectual del tratado fue escrito por las multinacionales. -
14-Aug-2019 Radio Uchile
Hassan Akram por TPP-11: “Está diseñado a la medida de la Casa Blanca y las transnacionales”
El director de la sede chilena de la Universidad Wake Forest y académico de la UDP reveló el intercambio de correos entre la Cancillería y Peter Clark, el experto contratado por ellos mismos para asesorar las negociaciones del CPTPP.
