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Why we need a moratorium on investment disputes during COVID-19
10-Jun-2020     The Hill
We call for a moratorium on investor-state arbitration cases and clarity of legal principles to ensure that governments have the policy space to protect their citizenry and combat the epidemic.
EU Commission launches public consultation on protection of intra-EU investment
9-Jun-2020    
The EU Commission has launched a public consultation calling for comments on its initiative to improve the protection of intra-EU investment. This initiative could lead to the adoption of new rules enhancing investors' rights vis-à-vis EU Member States and to the creation of new enforcement mechanisms for investors within the EU.
Steamed-up Parker slams 'derisory' leaked EU trade offer
9-Jun-2020     Business Desk
The EU exported the equivalent of just under a kilogram of cheese to New Zealand per New Zealander in 2019 and, under the leaked offer, the EU proposes letting in just over 3 grams of New Zealand cheese per EU citizen
US trade deal could cripple agriculture, manufacturing in Kenya
9-Jun-2020     The East African
The agreement portends the danger of crippling sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing and disintegration of its economy in Kenya.
Japan and UK to begin negotiations on free trade agreement
9-Jun-2020     Japan Times
The countries will build on an existing Japan-European Union deal, with Tokyo looking to scrap auto tariffs while London has said it wants benefits for its financial services and textile industries.
S. Korea to push for conclusion of RCEP this year despite pandemic
9-Jun-2020     Yonhap News Agency
South Korea said it will spare no efforts to conclude a mega Asia-Pacific trade pact by the end of this year in line with efforts to revitalize an extended slump in its exports amid the new coronavirus pandemic.
Cabinet unrest over U-turn on animal welfare in US trade talks
8-Jun-2020     The Guardian
Leaked letter instructs ministers to have ‘no specific policy’ on the issue.
US, Brazil push for a mini deal
8-Jun-2020     Politico
US and Brazilian officials are working on a deal covering trade facilitation, digital trade and regulatory practices, with a target for the end of the year, a top Brazilian diplomat said.
British PM offers to accept EU tariffs on some goods to win trade deal: Daily Mail
8-Jun-2020     Reuters
The UK would accept tariffs on a small number of goods in return for the European Union dropping its demand that Britain continue to follow EU rules.
Vietnam ratifies free trade, investment pacts with EU
8-Jun-2020     Xinhua
Vietnam's National Assembly passed resolutions ratifying the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement and investment protection agreement.