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South Korea govt eyes EPA with Thailand
20-Nov-2023     Bangkok Post
Talks are underway for South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy to enter an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Thailand.
India raises concerns over potential carbon taxes in UK FTA talks - sources
17-Nov-2023     Reuters
India is worried about Britain's possible tax on imports of high-carbon goods like steel and wants a mechanism in their planned free-trade agreement (FTA) to address issues arising from such a measure.
Indonesia, Canada agree to complete ICA-CEPA by late 2024: Minister
17-Nov-2023     ANTARA
Indonesia and Canada agreed on a target to complete the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA) negotiations by the end of 2024 to further increase trade between the two countries.
Ecuador and the Dominican Republic will negotiate a trade agreement
17-Nov-2023     Prensa Latina
Ecuador and the Dominican Republic signed a memorandum of understanding to begin negotiations to achieve a bilateral trade agreement, government sources from the Andean nation reported.
US, Indo-Pacific partners need to 'recalibrate' trade talks -USTR's Bianchi
17-Nov-2023     Reuters
Some countries, including Vietnam and Indonesia, rejected US demands for labor rights standards to be enforced through a dispute settlement system similar to that in the US-Canada-Mexico agreement on trade.
Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit, say open to new members
17-Nov-2023     Reuters
Trade ministers from members of an Asian free trade pact abandoned by the United States affirmed a desire for more countries to join the bloc if they can meet its standards.
Kellogg’s takes legal action against Venezuela over brand misuse
16-Nov-2023     BNN
The action is rooted in the alleged violation of the 1995 Venezuela-UK Bilateral Investment Treaty, marking a significant turn in the multinational’s relationship with the South American nation.
IPEF progress boosts diversified investment, supply chains and economic distribution
16-Nov-2023     The Jakarta Post
During the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial Meeting (IPEF-MM) on Nov. 14, all IPEF member countries agreed to announce the substantive completion of Pillars III (Clean Economy) and IV (Fair Economy). Pillar II (Supply Chains) had already been completed at the Second Ministerial Level Meeting in Detroit, the United States.
UK signs agreement to boost trade with Florida
15-Nov-2023     The Guardian
The UK’s trade secretary has sought state-level accords post-Brexit but only national trade deal with US would reduce tariffs.
US commerce secretary says closed three 'pillars' of Indo-Pacific talks
15-Nov-2023     Yahoo
IPEF member countries have agreed on terms of the clean energy pillar and on the anti-corruption chapter.