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Biden is turning away from free trade – and that’s a great thing
30-Aug-2023 The Guardian
Trade deals have brought cheaper goods. They’ve also destroyed millions of US jobs and caused US wages to stagnate.
Joint statement of the United States-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council
30-Aug-2023 US Embassy in Mongolia
The United States and Mongolia convened the seventh meeting of the US-Mongolia Trade and Investment Council, established under the US-Mongolia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.
How the US can enforce an “unenforceable” IPEF
29-Aug-2023 Third World Network
The proposition that the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity will not be enforceable is an illusion.
The US Congress’s role in the IPEF and the possibility of a US “certification” requirement before the IPEF enters into force
29-Aug-2023 Third World Network
Pillar 1 of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity is entitled “Trade” and is expected to have binding and enforceable trade-related commitments.
Canada says will join as third party in US-Mexico dispute over GM corn imports
28-Aug-2023 Reuters
Canada will participate as a third party in the dispute settlement proceedings between the US and Mexico regarding genetically modified corn in imported tortillas and dough, citing concerns about Mexico’s stance on the matter.
US seeks trade panel to resolve labor conflict at Mexican mine
23-Aug-2023 Reuters
The US government has requested its first dispute-settlement panel invoking labor rules under a North American trade pact, in an effort to resolve a long-running workers’ conflict at Grupo Mexico’s San Martin mine.
Nothing to lose but your supply chains: IPEF and the resilience agenda
23-Aug-2023 Ibon International
Trade justice activists slammed the lack of transparency in the IPEF negotiation process. Social movements have showing resistance to demand prioritising labour, climate justice, and human rights over corporate profits in Indo-Pacific trade talks.
Taiwan, US commence second-round trade talks
21-Aug-2023 Focus Taiwan
Taiwan and the United States have kicked off their second round of negotiations under a bilateral trade initiative.
US escalates trade dispute over GM corn, challenges Mexico’s food sovereignty
18-Aug-2023 IATP
US Trade Representative office’s move to form dispute resolution panel lacks justification according to experts.
Whitman says US-Kenya bilateral trade pact to be concluded by end of year
17-Aug-2023 Capital News
United States Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has revealed that the US-Kenya bilateral trade agreement is set to be concluded by the end of the year as a pace setter for Africa.
US to escalate claim that Mexico corn policy violates trade pact
17-Aug-2023 Yahoo
The United States is preparing to escalate its complaint that Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn violates the neighbours’ free-trade deal, Bloomberg News said.
Colombian president wants to amend free trade accord with US
17-Aug-2023 RFI
President Gustavo Petro announced that he wants to renegotiate a free trade accord that Colombia has with the United States, the main destination for its exports.
How a dispute over whaling could spur Japan’s exit from US Indo-Pacific trade pact: ‘Kishida has zero leeway’
16-Aug-2023 South China Morning Post
Washington is pressuring Tokyo to accept a passage that’s critical of whaling in the charter for the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework trade deal.
Sri Lanka serious on laws to honour deals after diplomatic hiccups with India, Japan, US
15-Aug-2023 Economy Next
Sri Lanka is seriously moving with a new laws which will prevent any of its future governments from backtracking bilateral and multilateral deals signed without the consent of the relevant parties involved
Mexico set to offer Vulcan $390 million to buy land to settle spat
28-Jul-2023 Reuters
Mexico plans to offer $390 million to US construction company Vulcan Materials for land it holds in the southeast of the country, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said.
Confidential document reveals SA fears that AGOA trade pact status is under threat
27-Jul-2023 Daily Maverick
In a confidential discussion note seen by Daily Maverick, South Africa admits its status as a beneficiary of the African Growth and Opportunity Act is under threat.
Raimondo: Three IPEF pillars by November
26-Jul-2023 International Trade Today
US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she is looking to finalize the three pillars of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework under her charge by November.
Mexico hit by trade arbitration proceedings from Canadian, US firms
24-Jul-2023 Reuters
Mexico has been hit with three sets of trade arbitration proceedings in the past few days, according to the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.
Biden should use the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity to free the hemisphere from ISDS
21-Jul-2023 Common Dreams
One of the most controversial aspects of the hyperglobalization era, investor-state dispute settlement elevates multinational corporations and foreign investors to equal status with national governments.
Honduras threatens ICSID withdrawal over $11 billion ‘neo-colonial’ special economic zone claim
20-Jul-2023 Bretton Woods Project
Honduras is threatening to withdraw from the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes over an $11 billion claim by Honduras Prospera, a US company.