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British oil company files lawsuit against Kazakhstan
26-Mar-2025 Azernews
British oil and gas company Victoria Oil & Gas has filed a lawsuit against Kazakhstan, citing provisions under the Energy Charter Treaty.
Not far enough – the state of the free trade agreement between Colombia and the United States
26-Mar-2025 TNI
Despite criticism of the free trade agreement with the United States, Colombian President Gustavo Petro opted to reassess a series of clauses on investments and arbitration, instead of requesting a complete renegotiation.
Negotiations update on an enhanced UK-Switzerland Trade Agreement
26-Mar-2025 UK Government
The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025.
India, US team to finalise contours, terms of reference of trade agreement this week: Official
25-Mar-2025 The Economic Times
India and the US are set to finalise the contours and terms of reference for a bilateral trade agreement during a three-day discussion. The focus is on increasing trade predictability and integration, with the first phase of the agreement expected to be completed by fall 2025.
Starmer, Trump discuss trade deal ’progress’: Downing Street
25-Mar-2025 NDTV
The two leaders had a "brief discussion to update on progress made... in relation to the economic prosperity deal," a spokesman said.
Highway heist in Honduras: How corporations fleece regular people in impoverished countries
25-Mar-2025 Foreign Policy in Focus
Extraordinary corporate privileges in US foreign and trade policy are designed to help companies win even when their investments fail.
Trump’s threat to free trade brings China, Japan, South Korea closer
25-Mar-2025 Nikkei Asia
Chinese Foreign Minister pressed for an early restart of free trade talks between Japan, China and South Korea. He also reiterated China’s interest in joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement.
EU Commission tells Spain not to pay up in long-running renewable subsidies case
25-Mar-2025 Reuters
The European Commission handed Spain a victory when it instructed the country not to pay any compensation in a case related to claims amounting to billions of euros on renewable energy subsidies cut more than a decade ago.
Amid India’s trade blitz, New Zealand joins the race for a deal
24-Mar-2025 South China Morning Post
New Delhi is simultaneously pursuing agreements with the UK and the EU, driven by export-led growth ambitions and concerns over US policies.
NZ, India start comprehensive FTA consultation
24-Mar-2025 UNI
The public consultation on New Zealand’s negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement with India has been launched.
Japan holds back on Mercosur talks as global free trade withers
24-Mar-2025 Nikkei Asia
A possible economic partnership agreement between Japan and Mercosur has been called the "last mega-FTA" free trade agreement. The Japanese and South American business communities have lobbied heavily to make it a reality.
Almadex files memorial documentation for investment arbitration claim against Mexico
24-Mar-2025 Financial Post
Almadex has filed its memorial submission relating to its international arbitration proceedings under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership with Mexico, seeking damages of US$1.06 billion.
BIMSTEC Summit likely to adopt FTA and clinch maritime transport pact
24-Mar-2025 The Economic Times
The upcoming Bimstec summit in Bangkok, held from April 2-4, aims to establish a maritime transport agreement to enhance trade between India, Myanmar, and Thailand. The summit will also focus on finalizing the long-pending free trade agreement to boost intra-regional trade.
S. Korea loses suit against int’l court ruling on compensation to Mason Capital over Samsung merger
24-Mar-2025 Yonhap
South Korea has lost a lawsuit seeking to annul an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) ruling that ordered it to pay compensation to US hedge fund Mason Capital over losses from Samsung’s controversial 2015 merger of two units.
Making NAFTA worse: Giveaways for Big Tech in the USMCA
21-Mar-2025 Public Citizen
USMCA provisions are straight out of Big Tech’s digital trade wishlist, which seeks to pre-empt the ability of governments to introduce regulations that could affect their bottom lines or hold them accountable.
Canada-Ecuador free trade agreement threatens Indigenous rights and territories in the Amazon
21-Mar-2025 The Conversation
Canada and Ecuador’s new free-trade agreement is threatening the rights of Indigenous peoples and their territories, and increasing social and environmental conflicts across the country.
UK-India free trade pact inches closer after years of delays: Report
21-Mar-2025 Financial Express
The United Kingdom and India are nearing the finalization of a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as reported by senior Indian diplomat Nidhi Tripathi at a trade conference in London. The agreement, anticipated to be a significant milestone, promises substantial benefits for service providers in both countries.
China and Switzerland hold negotiations on upgrading FTA in Beijing
21-Mar-2025 Global Times
China and Switzerland have commenced the first round of negotiations to upgrade their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Beijing, focusing on various areas such as trade in goods and services, investment, and e-commerce.
Notification to Ukraine under international investment agreements
20-Mar-2025 London Stock Exchange
Ferrexpo plc has provided a formal written notification to Ukraine under international investment agreements in place between Ukraine and the United Kingdom and Ukraine and Switzerland.
Romania loses Washington lawsuit over Dobrogea wind farm
20-Mar-2025 Romania Journal
The Romanian state has lost a lawsuit pending before the International Court of Arbitration in Washington, initiated in 2020 by an investor in the renewable energy sector.