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AfCFTA: Officials push for all member states to ratify free trade deal
26-Sep-2019     The East African
With the July 1, 2020 launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area approaching, 90% of outstanding issues on the rules of origin and tariff guidelines have been resolved.
Abe, Trump reach trade deal, Japan exempt from higher auto tariffs
26-Sep-2019     Kyodo
Japanese Prime Minister and US President signed off on a bilateral trade agreement that cuts tariffs on farm and industrial products.
Senate body opposes setting up CPEC authority through ordinance
26-Sep-2019     The News International
The Senate Special CPEC has opposed setting up CPEC Authority through Presidential Ordinance, arguing that they would not accept any proposal without being presented to Parliament for approval.
RCEP deal to make investors stronger, people weaker, says trade group
26-Sep-2019     Down To Earth
The deal will affect access to medicines and seeds by raising the standards of intellectual property rights, claims Forum of Trade Justice.
India accepts RCEP tips on investments
26-Sep-2019     The Hindu
While India has not yet signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, it has accepted suggestions of other countries regarding rules on investments.
What's wrong with free trade agreements
17-Sep-2019    
Ascent Resources starts legal action over Petišovci gas field
17-Jul-2019     Total Slovenia News
Ascent Resources plans to lodge an investment treaty arbitration claim under the Energy Charter Treaty.
UAE, Hong Kong sign agreement on mutual promotion and protection of investments
19-Jun-2019     WAM
The Ministry of Finance signed an agreement to encourage and protect investments between the UAE and the Hong Kong Government, as part of the ministry's efforts to protect the nations investments abroad and to attract foreign investments.
Joint ITUC-Africa/ETUC/ITUC statement on the EU-Africa EPAs and EU-Africa trade relations
28-Oct-2018     ETUC
Trade unions from Africa and Europe have followed with grave concern the negotiation and conclusion of Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) between the EU and regional groupings in Africa.
Food safety and GMOs in the “new NAFTA”
17-Oct-2018     IATP
The proposed new NAFTA, dubbed the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), would expedite exports and imports of food and agricultural products, purportedly based on “scientific principles” and “science-based decision making.”
Canada and United Arab Emirates announce successful conclusion of foreign investment promotion and protection agreement negotiations
1-Jun-2018     Government of Canada
The economic relationship between the UAE and Canada has deepened ‎over the last 12 months, with increased investments, transportation links and ties between peoples. The FIPA is another step in further developing Canada’s strategic relationship with the UAE.
AfCFTA: Annexes (May 2018)
17-May-2018     Tralac
Women’s aspirations & priorities within the post-Cotonou negotiations
28-Apr-2018     FEMNET
Negotiations around post-Cotonou framework must take women's issues into account and be intentional in allocating financial resources to the realization of women’s economic rights and empowerment.
Island will be able to do its own trade deals
26-Apr-2018     Jersey Evening Post
Jersey will soon be able to negotiate its own trade deals after finally being given permission by the UK – three years after the request was first made.
Case C 142/16 Commission v Germany: the Habitats Directive meets ISDS?
7-Sep-2017     European Law Blog
Recently, the ECJ has found Germany in breach of its obligations under the Habitats Directive for authorising the operation of a coal-fired power plant near Hamburg.