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Commission must stop Energy Charter Treaty hijacking EU climate policy
18-Dec-2024     Euractiv
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.
JBS, the Brazilian meat giant set to benefit from EU-Mercosur trade deal
18-Dec-2024     Le Monde
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.
UK may consider free trade agreement with Pakistan, says envoy
18-Dec-2024     Pakistan Today
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.
Swiss MFN move won't impact $100 bn EFTA investment commitment: Barthwal
18-Dec-2024     Business Standard
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.
Thailand, South Korea begin third round of Economic Partnership Agreement talks
18-Dec-2024     The Investor
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.
PH-Korea free trade deal approved by NEDA Board
18-Dec-2024     Manila Times
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.
India, Sri Lanka eye deeper trade, investment collaboration
17-Dec-2024     The Times of India
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.
Spanish farmers protest EU-Mercosur deal
17-Dec-2024     Euractiv
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.
US to pressure UK to import high-quality American meat in Trump trade deal
16-Dec-2024     The Guardian
US industry ready to drop demand to export chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef in move set to anger British farmers.
Free trade & investment deals hit model BIT hurdle
16-Dec-2024     The Times of India
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.