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BILATERALS.ORG WEEKLY |
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15-21 DEC 2024 |
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NEWS FROM THE MOVEMENTS |
bilaterals.org | 17-Dec-2024
To mark our 20th anniversary, we gathered in October in Bandung, Indonesia, to reflect on our journey, the changes over these two decades and the challenges we face both politically and in our communications.
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Greenpeace | 17-Dec-2024
In the annex to the trade and sustainable development chapter of the EU-Mercosur agreement, several provisions entail fundamental changes in how the EUDR will work in practice.
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NEGOTIATIONS
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Reuters | 20-Dec-2024
A group of 37 Democratic lawmakers urged the US Trade Representative’s office to press ahead with efforts to weaken investment protections in US trade agreements.
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The Business Standard | 20-Dec-2024
Dhaka has called upon the BIMSTEC to expedite the process for finalizing the necessary instruments for early implementation of the Free Trade Agreement among the member states.
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Daily News | 20-Dec-2024
Thailand Ambassador in Colombo said that the Free Trade Agreement signed between Thailand and Sri Lanka which will be effective from January next year.
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USTR | 19-Dec-2024
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that the United States has, for a fifth time, requested a Rapid Response Labor Mechanism panel under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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European Commission | 18-Dec-2024
The European Commission decided to refer the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to terminate the Bilateral Investment Treaties that it still has in force with Bulgaria, Czechia, Croatia, Lithuania, Poland and Slovenia.
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Business Standard | 18-Dec-2024
The two countries entered into FTA negotiations 14 years ago, but talks stalled after 10 rounds of discussions, and no formal round of negotiations has been held since February 2015.
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Devdiscourse | 18-Dec-2024
New Zealand has ratified the upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area agreement, further solidifying economic ties with Southeast Asia and creating new opportunities for exporters.
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Le Monde | 18-Dec-2024
The Brazilian multinational JBS, the world’s leading producer of animal proteins, is ready to use the trade agreement to increase its presence in Europe, which accounted for around 7% of its exports in 2024.
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Pakistan Today | 18-Dec-2024
British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott indicated that the United Kingdom may consider a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Pakistan in the future, noting that the current trade volume of £4.1 billion is at its lowest and requires improvement.
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Business Standard | 18-Dec-2024
Switzerland has raised concerns about its potential impact on India’s trade relations, the Commerce Secretary has clarified that it will not affect the $100 billion investment commitment made by EFTA countries under the recently signed trade deal.
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The Investor | 18-Dec-2024
Thailand and South Korea on Tuesday kicked off the third round of their talks for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aimed at broadening trade and investment exchanges, according to the latter’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
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Manila Times | 18-Dec-2024
The Philippine government has approving a free trade agreement with South Korea, a major irrigation project in the northern Philippines, and an accelerated bridge construction program nationwide.
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The Times of India | 17-Dec-2024
Both leaders agreed that it is now opportune to further enhance the trade partnership by committing to continue discussions on the Economic & Technological Cooperation Agreement.
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Euractiv | 17-Dec-2024
Tens of thousands of Spanish farmers protested in Madrid, expressing their rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, which they say creates unfair competition between the two trading blocs.
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The Guardian | 16-Dec-2024
US industry ready to drop demand to export chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef in move set to anger British farmers.
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The Times of India | 16-Dec-2024
From Saudi Arabia to the UK and the European Union to Sri Lanka, India’s model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) and the finance ministry’ steadfast refusal to tweak it is posing problems.
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Reuters | 16-Dec-2024
Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.
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Arab News | 16-Dec-2024
Japan and the GCC are strengthening their economic ties with the successful completion of the first round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations. This milestone signifies a significant step towards deeper economic collaboration, covering key areas such as trade in goods and services, customs procedures, and digital trade. The two regions are aiming to increase trade volumes and foster closer economic integration, with a focus on clean energy, healthcare, and digital innovation.
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Bangkok Post | 16-Dec-2024
Thailand and South Korea are set to negotiate a new free trade agreement (FTA) to further boost bilateral trade, services, and investment. The proposed Thailand-South Korea Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) aims to expand market access for goods, services, and investment, building on existing agreements like the ASEAN-South Korea FTA and RCEP.
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KEY ISSUES
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NewzShewz | 20-Dec-2024
The government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received a formal notification regarding a claim from the owner of Halmore power company.
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Euractiv | 18-Dec-2024
The Energy Charter Treaty allow fossil fuel investors to sue EU member states before international arbitral tribunals to challenge climate mitigation measures. This legal mechanism is increasingly weaponized by the industry.
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NOVEDADES DE LOS MOVIMIENTOS |
Argentina Mejor sin TLC | 17-Dec-2024
El 12 de diciembre se realizó un webinario organizado por la coalición transatlántica para detener los acuerdos comerciales entre la UE y América Latina. En la actividad estuvieron presentes Bettina Müller, Luciana Ghiotto, Lis Cunha y Vladimir Silva, quienes analizaron el anuncio del fin de las negociaciones del acuerdo UE-Mercosur, realizado durante la Cumbre 65 del Mercosur.
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bilaterals.org | 17-Dec-2024
Para celebrar nuestro 20.º aniversario, en octubre nos reunimos en Bandung (Indonesia) para reflexionar sobre nuestra trayectoria, los cambios de estas dos décadas y los retos a los que nos enfrentamos en los ámbitos políticos y de la comunicación.
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Negociaciones
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Mundo Obrero | 19-Dec-2024
Tanto las comunidades campesinas de los países de Mercosur como los agricultores profesionales europeos están en riesgo de extinción, y con ellos, unas prácticas más respetuosas con el medio natural.
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La República | 19-Dec-2024
La quinta ronda de negociaciones entre Ecuador y Canadá concluye con éxito, según el Gobierno de Daniel Noboa, así lo informó hoy, 17 de diciembre de 2024.
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El Comercio | 19-Dec-2024
Ganaderos y agricultores advierten de que los productores de América del Sur supondrán una «competencia desleal» para sus producciones.
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RTVE | 17-Dec-2024
Consideran "insuficientes" las medidas tomadas por Agricultura para acabar con la crisis del campo. Asaja y COAG señalan que la "verdadera amenaza" es la proliferación de acuerdos de libre comercio de la UE con terceros países.
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Asuntos Legales | 16-Dec-2024
A raíz de la condena en contra del Estado colombiano y a favor de Telefónica, proferida por un Tribunal Ciadi el pasado mes de noviembre, se ha planteado por el gobierno nacional la posibilidad de denunciar el Convenio de Washington de 1965, por medio del cual se creó el Centro Internacional para el Arreglo de Diferencias en materia de Inversión.
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Infobae | 16-Dec-2024
Reino Unido se ha unido finalmente este sábado como miembro de pleno derecho al Acuerdo Integral y Progresivo de Asociación Transpacífico (CPTPP), en lo que supone su mayor acuerdo comercial tras su salida de la Unión Europea, ha informado el Departamento de Comercio y Negocios del país.
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IP | 16-Dec-2024
El oficialismo movió las piezas y rápidamente puso a la vista sus cartas con vistas a 2025. En ese marco, el presidente Javier Milei fijó como una de sus grandes metas avanzar con un Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) con los Estados Unidos, iniciativa que también se barajó en tiempos de Mauricio Macri al frente del Ejecutivo nacional.
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Infobae | 16-Dec-2024
El coordinador general de Izquierda Unida Andalucía (IU-A) y diputado de Sumar, Toni Valero, considera que España "debe sumarse a Francia" y no ratificar el acuerdo de libre de comercio de la Unión Europea (UE) con Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur).
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El Peruano | 16-Dec-2024
El embajador tailandés, Pisanu Sobhon, ratificó que el próximo año su país cerrará las negociaciones con el Perú para la firma de un definitivo tratado de libre comercio (TLC), al cumplirse 60 años de establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas.
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NOUVELLES DES MOUVEMENTS |
AITEC | 20-Dec-2024
La Commission européenne a publié seize nouveaux textes ou textes modifiés suite à l’annonce de la conclusion des négociations de l’accord UE-Mercosur, soit plus de 360 nouvelles pages à ajouter, pour l’essentiel, au contenu de l’accord conclu en 2019.
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bilaterals.org | 17-Dec-2024
Pour célébrer 20e anniversaire, nous nous sommes réunis en octobre à Bandung, en Indonésie, pour dresser le bilan de nos actions, des changements survenus au cours de ces deux décennies et des défis auxquels nous sommes confrontés.
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Négociations
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La Tribune | 20-Dec-2024
Alors que les éléments de ce traité de libre-échange, tant controversé, ont été révélés, les ONG alerte sur certains points qui menacent les ambitions environnementale de l’UE. De son côté, la Commission se montre, elle, rassurante.
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La Tribune | 18-Dec-2024
La Première ministre italienne a indiqué se laisser encore le temps d’étudier l’accord de libre-échange entre l’Union européenne et le Mercosur. Elle a prévenu qu’elle ne le signera que s’il existe des « garanties concrètes » de protection des agriculteurs.
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IRIS | 17-Dec-2024
Comment expliquer la si longue durée de ces négociations ? Pourquoi revient-il sur la table en 2024 ? Quelles sont les raisons des divisions à son sujet ? Les questions agricoles sont-elles les seules à faire débat ?
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Fondation Jean Jaurès | 17-Dec-2024
Alors que le projet d’accord entre l’Union européenne et le Mercosur suscite de vives controverses en Europe, Elisangela Araujo, députée fédérale du PT de l’État de Bahia, livre ici son analyse.
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Le Monde | 17-Dec-2024
La multinationale, principale productrice mondiale de protéines animales, devrait profiter du traité UE-Mercosur pour accroître sa présence sur le Vieux Continent, qui représentait 7 % de ses exportations en 2024.
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Euractiv | 17-Dec-2024
Des dizaines de milliers d’agriculteurs espagnols ont manifesté à Madrid pour exprimer leur rejet catégorique de l’accord commercial entre l’Union européenne et le Mercosur.
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BFM | 16-Dec-2024
Signé notamment par la Nouvelle-Zélande, l’Australie, le Canada et le Japon, le CPTPP, entré en vigueur fin 2018, est le plus important pacte de libre-échange de la région pacifique.
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