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‘Indo-Pacific Economic Framework’ not a blessing to Asia
16-May-2022 Khmer Times
IPEF is created to encourage regional economies to “decouple” from the Chinese market by leading them to alternative supply chains.
New Zealand challenges Canada dairy tariffs under CPTPP
12-May-2022 RNZ
New Zealand has fired a warning shot at Canada over dairy tariffs, kicking off a dispute resolution under the trans-Pacific Partnership pact - the first of its kind.
IPEF at the crossroads
10-May-2022 Eyes on Trade
"Lobbyists for the giant corporations are celebrating IPEF as the second coming of the TPP," warned Senator Warren.
My Say: Dubious benefits for Malaysia in ratifying the CPTPP
5-May-2022 The Edge Markets
In this ever-unfolding but unpredictable world and regional situation, Malaysia should remain “non-aligned” — albeit as appropriate for these new times. It should not take sides between the dominant West and its adversaries — led by China, the region’s major trading partner by far.
Ardern confirms interest in US economic framework
2-May-2022 Newsroom
Speaking to a US business summit, Jacinda Ardern has confirmed NZ interest in a major economic initiative out of Washington while calling on the US to be more engaged in the region on trade
Business group blasts Mexico’s new lithium law as violating trade deal
28-Apr-2022 Reuters
A Mexican law that nationalizes its future lithium industry violates its trade obligations under the CPTPP, the International Chamber of Commerce said.
Taiwan passes CPTPP-compliant intellectual property amendments
19-Apr-2022 Focus Taiwan
The new legal framework for intellectual property rights will meet the standards set out in the CPTPP free trade agreement, and is expected to help in the country’s negotiations to join the 11-member trade bloc.
S. Korea decides to join CPTPP trade agreement
18-Apr-2022 Korea Herald
South Korea decided to join a mega free trade agreement involving 11 Asia-Pacific nations as the country seeks to diversify its export portfolio amid heightened economic uncertainty.
What is IPEF, and will it help the US counter China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific?
14-Apr-2022 South China Morning Post
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework seeks to establish trade rules and is widely seen as an effort by the US to counter China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
South Korean farmers rally against free trade
5-Apr-2022 Press TV
Hundreds of South Korean farmers and fishers protested in the country’s financial and political center, Yeouido, demanding the government reconsider its intention to enter into yet another free trade agreement.
Negotiations to begin on US Indo-Pacific trade pact, but more details needed
1-Apr-2022 AFTINET
It remains unclear as to whether the agreement will be legally binding, whether it will contain dispute resolution mechanisms, and whether it will be an ‘all in’ agreement or allow parties to choose what they sign up to.
Farmers, fishermen strongly oppose Korea joining CPTPP
29-Mar-2022 The Korea Times
A coalition of farmers and fishermen are against the government’s move to join a trade agreement with 11 countries in the trans-Pacific area, saying their livelihoods will be threatened greatly if Korea opens its market to global sellers of cheaper agricultural and marine products.
S. Korea’s accession to CPTPP likely to boost real GDP, damage agricultural sector
28-Mar-2022 Yonhap
Los sectores de agricultura y pesca se opusieron firmemente a la medida, y docenas de agricultores y pescadores enojados realizaron una protesta en la sede de la audiencia pública.
South Korea’s CPTPP membership application being delayed
25-Mar-2022 Business Korea
South Korea’s application for the CPTPP membership is likely to become possible in June, two months behind schedule, amid opposition from farmers and fishermen and the government’s transition period.
Beef trade deal struck with Japan
25-Mar-2022 Beef
New trigger mechanism keeps US beef on level playing field with other CPTPP countries as beef exports continue to rise.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: Business recommendations
24-Mar-2022 US Chamber of Commerce
The American business community’s suggested points for inclusion in the US administration’s proposed alternative to the CPTPP, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
NZ-UK free trade deal seen as a down payment
7-Mar-2022 NZ Herald
Realpolitik dictates that the deal is also an effective down payment by the UK on its goal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Partnership Agreement (CPTPP).
AFTINET raises alarm on risk of UK companies suing the Australian Government through the CPTPP
7-Mar-2022 AFTINET
AFTINET has raised the alarm over the possibility that British corporations will gain the right to sue the Australian Government if the UK is granted membership in the CPTPP.
10 days for submissions on UK FTA a total farce
4-Mar-2022 Scoop
People have only ten days to make submissions on the 1700-page secretly negotiated free trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Behind the ‘inclusive’ window dressing, the NZ-UK free trade deal disappoints politically and economically
4-Mar-2022 The Conversation
The free trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Kingdom demonstrates the intransigence of political leaders and their official advisers in the face of concerted demands to rethink the country’s trade policy paradigm.