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Trade agreements’ influence on the global mineral transition in critical raw materials

Trade agreements shape the global minerals transition by determining access to essential raw materials, influencing investment decisions, and enforcing environmental and social regulations. This article examines the underlying agenda of trade agreements in shaping the global minerals transition, including how they affect the distribution of benefits and risks.

New Pacific trade deal carries few benefits for the UK

Given the breadth of the policy areas that CPTPP accession will impact upon, how can UK membership have been subject to so little public debate? The answer is that the structures via which trade deals are negotiated and ratified are opaque and undemocratic.
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South Africa, PH eye free trade agreement

The South African and the Philippine governments are looking to enter into a free trade agreement (FTA) to boost both nation’s trade relations.

Macron may ignore the French Parliament if CETA is rejected

With the French Senate rejecting the EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and the National Assembly possibly doing the same, just ahead of the European elections, Macron’s government could ignore the parliament’s decision.

Korea, Malaysia to resume free trade talks

Korea’s trade ministry said it has agreed with Malaysia to resume their bilateral free trade agreement talks that have been stalled since 2019.
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