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US chip war version 2: Decoupling from China or declaring war?
27-Oct-2022     MRonline
From the slogan of globalisation and “free trade” of the neoliberal 90s, the US has reverted to good old technology denial regimes followed by the US and its allies during the Cold War.
Chile is hopeful of signing a modernized trade agreement with the EU in November
27-Oct-2022     MSN
Chile's Foreign Minister has expressed hope that a modernized trade agreement with the European Union will be concluded by November at the latest after years of being blocked on the table.
Taiwan appeals for EU trade deal
27-Oct-2022     Taipei Times
The restructuring of global supply chains and transformation of our economies bring enormous potential for closer, mutually beneficial cooperation between Taiwan and the EU, President Tsai Ing-wen said.
Signing of PTA can boost bilateral trade: Tunisia envoy
27-Oct-2022     The International News
Negotiations on a preferential trade agreement between Tunisia and Pakistan, which started three years ago, are near to be finalised.
Experts positive on India-UK FTA deal
27-Oct-2022     The Tribune
The India-UK free trade deal, which has missed the Diwali deadline, is likely to get the much-needed impetus with Rishi Sunak taking over as Britain's first Indian-origin Prime Minister as experts see political stability in the UK giving momentum to negotiations.
EU States start exiting the Energy Charter Treaty whilst African signatories increase
26-Oct-2022     African Climate News
African countries are increasingly becoming signatories to the ECT potentially tying the hands of government to freely design their climate policies.
Belgian environment minister supports withdrawal from Energy Charter Treaty
26-Oct-2022     Euractiv
Climate, Environment, Sustainable Development, and Green Deal Minister Zakia Khattabi reiterated her support for Belgium’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty during the EU’s Environmental Council meeting.
Slovenia ‘very likely’ to withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty
26-Oct-2022     Euractiv
Slovenia will follow the lead of countries such as the Netherlands, Spain and France and very likely withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty, Infrastructure Minister Bojan Kumer announced.
European exodus from Energy Charter Treaty raises climate questions
26-Oct-2022     Climate Change News
France, Germany and Spain plan to leave the controversial investment pact, putting a whole system of dirty energy protections into play.
EU says ‘fully committed’ to Mercosur deal as region comes into focus
26-Oct-2022     Euractiv
The EU is ‘fully committed’ to moving ahead with the stalling Mercosur free-trade deal with the South American bloc and should do so before “other actors intervene,” EU’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell said.