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No digital justice without fiscal justice

An international digital trade regime should respect and enable the fiscal sovereignty of all countries, including the right to tax cross-border digital services.

EU: Suspend trade agreement with Israel

The European Union should immediately suspend its trade agreement with Israel as long as Israel’s atrocity crimes persist, Human Rights Watch and over 110 organizations and trade unions said in a joint statement.

AfCFTA & digital governance

Africa’s AfCFTA quietly adopted a controversial digital trade protocol, mirroring outdated U.S. tech rules that risk undermining data sovereignty and regulatory power.
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Trump warns ‘spoiled’ Japan may not get a US trade deal

US President Donald Trump expressed doubt about reaching a trade deal with Japan, criticizing Japan for allegedly not buying American rice and cars—claims contradicted by trade data. Trump threatened steep tariffs (up to 30-35%) if no deal is made.

Analyzing the India-UK FTA: is India giving up its ‘digital sovereignty’ dream?

The India-UK FTA includes several trade liberalization measures, with a special emphasis on digital trade provisions. These provisions, while appearing to promote free trade principles like non-discrimination, have significant implications for India’s domestic digital policies aimed at maintaining regulatory control and supporting digital sovereignty.

Namibia enters AfCFTA market with salt export

For the first time since Namibia ratified the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement, a locally produced consignment of salt left the port of Walvis Bay on Monday.
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