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China says Mexico’s tariff hikes constitute ‘trade barriers’ after probe
26-Mar-2026     South China Morning Post
The tariff increases – made in part to appease demands from Washington – have been designated a breach of trade rules by Beijing.
UK-Swiss trade deal held up over pharma row
26-Mar-2026     Politico
A pharma row between Switzerland and the U.K. risks derailing trade talks, with British officials concerned Swiss demands could push up NHS bills.
Australia trade deal brings back Macron’s Mercosur nightmare
26-Mar-2026     Politico
The freshly sealed trade deal between the EU and Australia is already triggering a backlash in France, putting Emmanuel Macron’s government in a tricky position on trade once again.
Kenya says it has finalised trade deal negotiations with China
26-Mar-2026     Reuters
Kenya has finalised negotiations ​over a trade deal with China, two months after ‌announcing a preliminary agreement that would grant the East African country duty-free access to the Chinese market.
BHMB mining sues Nicaragua for $80 million, citing illegal expropriation of gold facility
26-Mar-2026     La Prensa
The dispute goes now to a World Bank body after the abrupt takeover of a gold-processing facility now reportedly controlled by Chinese companies.
Cadence Minerals secures funding for Mexico arbitration case
25-Mar-2026     Investing.com
The funding arrangement enables Cadence and its subsidiary REM Mexico Limited to commence international arbitration against the Mexico under the UK-Mexico bilateral investment treaty.
UK-Swiss trade agreement hinges on market access, data and IP
25-Mar-2026     MSN
A new free-trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland must overcome issues such as data regulation, intellectual property and access to service-sector companies, the Swiss government said while stressing that talks are “well advanced.”
Tunisia–EU Association Agreement: Tunisia losing out
25-Mar-2026     African Manager
Disadvantaged, even harmed, Tunisia no longer sees in its association agreement with the European Union the benefits it had hoped to secure when it was concluded some thirty years ago.
South Korean government, Elliott restart ISDS arbitration
25-Mar-2026     The Chosun
Both parties drop appeals, sending Samsung merger dispute back to arbitration.
Vinci Airports to operate Santiago SCL until 2038 following settlement with Chilean government
27-Feb-2026     Aviacionline
Following a favorable arbitration ruling, Nuevo Pudahuel has secured a 36-month extension to its contract at Santiago Airport, ending a multi-million-dollar dispute with Chile.