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Democratic-led US House panel opposes any US trade deal with Brazil
4-Jun-2020     Reuters
The US House Ways and Means Committee said it opposed pursuing any type of trade agreement with the Bolsonaro government in Brazil, given its record on human rights and the environment.
EU, China postpone September summit due to pandemic
4-Jun-2020     New York Times
The European Union and China have agreed to postpone a summit planned for this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dutch rejection of Mercosur now threatens wider EU trade deals
4-Jun-2020     ING
A free trade agreement between the EU and four South American countries, known as the Mercosur trade bloc, has been voted down by the Dutch parliament.
Ambassador: Israel plans to ratify FTA with Ukraine as soon as possible
4-Jun-2020     MENAFN
The agreement is in the Parliament, and should be adopted it as soon as possible, the diplomat said.
Companies sue states for ­ climate-protection measures
4-Jun-2020     D+C
On the basis of the Energy Charter Treaty, companies are suing countries for damages when the latter decide to phase out or limit the use of fossil fuels.
Future EU-UK cooperation on chemicals: analysing the UK’s proposal
3-Jun-2020     Chem Trust
In order to ensure higher environmental standards post-Brexit, our analysis is that the UK should remain within the international gold-standard for chemicals regulation – the REACH Regulation – and aligned to its restrictions and authorisations.
America seeks easy access in new trade pact with Kenya
3-Jun-2020     Business Daily
Through the reciprocal trade deal, the US government is seeking unfettered entry for its companies into nearly all segments of Kenya’s economy including the heavily guarded ones.
Post-Brexit trade talks resume but little sign of breakthrough
3-Jun-2020     Ouest France
Trade negotiators from the UK and the EU embarked on a fourth round of post-Brexit negotiations, but no-one in London or Brussels expects a breakthrough this week.
Coronavirus halts PTA bid for months
2-Jun-2020     The Financial Express
The signing of preferential trade agreements with Nepal, Bhutan and Indonesia has been delayed for months as the economy is battling the global COVID-19 fallout, officials have said.
EAEU, Egypt to step up FTA talks
2-Jun-2020     Belta
A number of chapters have already been drafted; some others are nearing completion; the remaining chapters are still under expert evaluation.