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UK and Canada begin formal talks for a free-trade agreement
25-Mar-2022     Bloomberg
The UK government announced the formal start of negotiations on a new trade deal with Canada, seeking to replace an interim deal put in place following Britain’s departure from the European Union.
Beef trade deal struck with Japan
25-Mar-2022     Beef
New trigger mechanism keeps US beef on level playing field with other CPTPP countries as beef exports continue to rise.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: Business recommendations
24-Mar-2022     US Chamber of Commerce
The American business community's suggested points for inclusion in the US administration’s proposed alternative to the CPTPP, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Calls to ditch 'ecocide treaty' after failed reform efforts
24-Mar-2022     EU Observer
Environmentalists and energy experts have been warning for years over an obscure trade deal that could lock Europe into decades of fossil fuel use.
Meta says Australia's anti-defamation laws are at odds with FTAs
23-Mar-2022     ZDNet
Australia's proposed anti-defamation laws seek to require social media platforms to establish nominated Australian entities that can access user data for users who post potential defamatory material
Ghana visit 'brings investment deal closer'
23-Mar-2022     BBC
Jersey and Ghana are seeking to finalise a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), which "provides additional protections and fair treatment to investors", said Jersey's government.
World's largest trade deal RCEP comes into effect in Malaysia
23-Mar-2022     Xinhua Net
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest trade deal so far, came into effect in Malaysia from 18 March 2022.
US, UK seek to deepen ties in absence of free-trade deal
23-Mar-2022     Bloomberg
US and UK officials are looking at new ways to deepen economic cooperation, even as President Biden’s negotiator suggested that a traditional free-trade agreement may not be the best approach.
S. Korea, Turkey seek deeper economic ties via FTA
22-Mar-2022     Yonhap
South Korea and Turkey checked the outcome of their free trade agreement that went into effect nine years ago and discussed ways to further deepen trade and investment ties.
Tuna industry to take advantage of Africa Continental Free Trade Area
22-Mar-2022     Ghana News Agency
The Ghana Tuna Association has set-out modalities to take advantage of opportunities being offered through the Africa Continental Free Trade Area to expand its production and market for Tuna consumption in Africa.