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Analysis: EU-Vietnam FTA opens up petchem trade options
27-Jun-2019 Argus
A landmark free-trade agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and the EU will open up options for new petrochemical trade flows, but may not lead to a quick shift away from Hanoi’s main export markets in China and southeast Asia.
Connecting the dots: Insane trade and climate chaos
19-Jun-2019 Economics of Happiness
The connection between global trade and the climate crisis is clear. Much of global trade is unnecessary and wasteful - and yet, somehow, it continues to be profitable.
Tobacco as an ‘offensive interest’ in trade talks? The role of rules of origin
3-Jun-2019 EPHA
Beyond ISDS, another potential trade policy issue lurks in the background and which has not yet captured the attention of the health policy community: rules of origin in trade agreements.
Tobacco and trade: an unhealthy and harmful marriage
3-Jun-2019 EPHA
The tobacco industry has a long history of using international trade deals to force their products into new markets.
Turkish investors see boon in pan-African trade pact
1-Jun-2019 AA
African Continental Free Trade Area expected to pave way for Turkish businesses in to grow on continent
Agribusiness leaders anxious for trade ratification
27-May-2019 GRBJ
The Agricultural Leaders of Michigan voiced concern after the three countries announced the agreement eight months ago, but they’ve yet to ratify it. The group is made up of a coalition of agricultural, commodity and agribusiness leaders.
American companies are spending millions in an effort to get the new NAFTA ratified
9-May-2019 Finance Post
The trilateral trade agreement is currently lacking the requisite amount of support from Democrats for it to be put to a vote in the US Congress.
Mining representative urges Australia to join Belt and Road Initiative
7-May-2019 Xinhua Net
Mining representative has highlighted the importance of an ongoing trade relationship with China, saying Australia missed an "opportunity" by not signing up to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) earlier.
Hydro-Québec plans to invest in Romania
29-Mar-2019 Energy Industry Review
Hydro-Québec is a Canadian company producing and distributing electricity and one of the largest energy producers in the world.
Indonesia pushes palm oil companies to take legal action against the EU
28-Mar-2019 South China Morning Post
Indonesia’s government said will encourage the country’s palm oil companies to file lawsuits against the EU if the bloc goes ahead with a plan to phase out use of the commodity in renewable transport fuel.
Wheat farmers welcome new export opportunity from Trump Administration agreement with Brazil
20-Mar-2019 The Fence Post
This agreement opens an annual opportunity for US wheat farmers to compete on a level playing field for 750,000 metric tons (about 28 million bushels) of wheat under the tariff rate quota.
US launches first dispute with South Korea under free trade pact
18-Mar-2019 France24
The US government was launching the first dispute with South Korea under the free trade pact between the two countries over how Korea’s competition regulator treats American firms.
Open for business. How corporate lobbyist influence the EU-Indonesia trade negotiations
14-Mar-2019 SOMO
Internal documents from the European Commission reveal that corporate lobbyists have privileged access to the EU trade officials, allowing them to influence the course of the negotiations EU-Indonesia.
Why free trade is bad for you (or most of you at any rate)
13-Mar-2019 Common Dreams
Free trade is simply a euphemism for the corporate capture of international trade.
Indonesian free trade deal a big win for Aussie farmers
11-Mar-2019 Australian Farmers
IA-CEPA will help ensure that Australia, and its horticulture producers, will be able to benefit from the country’s expected economic growth.
China trade by the numbers: New Zealand’s big buyer
8-Mar-2019 Stuff
New Zealand sold nearly $8.6b worth of goods and services to the United States in 2018, only half what was sold to China. Which sectors are doing the most business with China?
Govt should stop free trade talks with the EU
8-Mar-2019 New Straits Times
Malaysian palm oil producers urge the government to reject the revival talks of free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) in view of its move to boycott palm biodiesel.
Saving Japan’s seed heritage from “free trade”
7-Mar-2019 Local Futures
Former Japanese minister Yamada joined forces with 150 lawyers that have challenged as unconstitutional both the TPP agreement and the government’s decision to abolish the seed protection law.
Support the joint letter on the future of ISDS – EU-Singapore IPA vote
6-Feb-2019 Seattle to Brussels Network
Civil society organisations urge Member of the European Parliament to not ratify EU - Singapore Investment Protection Agreement
Stop ISDS! Rights for people, rules for corporations
22-Jan-2019 TNI
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