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Free-trade talks continue despite the pandemic
28-Apr-2020     Khmer Times
Cambodia is closer to inking trade deals with developed economies despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
US should avoid phased approach in trade talks with Kenya: Chamber of Commerce
27-Apr-2020     Reuters
The United States should work to achieve a single, comprehensive agreement with Kenya that removes barriers to trade and investment, instead of pursuing a phased approach, the US Chamber of Commerce said.
Mexico says auto factories to reopen with virus safeguards
27-Apr-2020     New York Times
The announcement came three days after the US government launched a campaign to get Mexico to reopen plants, suggesting the supply chain of the North American free trade zone could be permanently affected.
Africa’s free trade agreement gets locked down for the year
27-Apr-2020     Daily Maverick
The AfCFTA has been put on ice until the coronavirus has been defeated, the Secretary-General of the AfCFTA secretariat says.
Argentina to exit Mercosur trade talks to focus on problems at home
27-Apr-2020     Financial Post
Argentina has decided to withdraw from ongoing trade negotiations with regional bloc Mercosur as it turns its focus on the growing economic crisis at home.
UN tribunal rules against Canada’s Edgewater in legal battle with Spain
27-Apr-2020     Mining.com
An arbitration tribunal ruled against Canadian company Edgewater Exploration in its long-standing legal battle with Spain related to the Corcoesto gold project in the northwestern region of Galicia.
New N. America trade deal to take effect July 1: US
27-Apr-2020     RFI
The new free trade deal between the United States, Mexico and Canada will enter into force on July 1, the office of the US trade representative said.
Second round of post-Brexit trade talks makes limited progress
27-Apr-2020     Outlook India
The first week of talks on a permanent post-Brexit trade deal between the European Union and the United Kingdom ended with "limited progress" and vast differences remained.
India skips another round of RCEP trade talks
27-Apr-2020     The Mainichi
India sat out the latest round of negotiations for an envisioned 16-nation regional free trade agreement.
Cabinet to mull joining Pacific trade pact
27-Apr-2020     Bangkok Post
The Commerce Ministry is pushing for cabinet approval for Thailand's bid to join the (CPTPP) amid fierce opposition from civil groups which have argued the move will have an adverse impact on food security and access to medicines.